Respiratory Therapist 2 Reg

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides respiratory care to patients as ordered by physicians, and according to established standards and practices. Exemplifies knowledge of the cardiopulmonary system in order to perform the delivery of clinical care, while utilizing standards and practice and in accordance with the hospital mission and vision. Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral communication. Knowledge of biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of human behavior ranging from newborns to geriatrics. Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard towards all patients and co-workers. Promotes positive customer relations. Compliance with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures and regulations specific to the Respiratory Care Department. Mechanism must be provided for contact of the employee (i.e. beeper, telephone, emergency contact). Flexibility in schedule in order to met the needs of the patients, community and staff. Participates in performance improvement to improve patient outcomes. Performs age specific therapy, demonstrating awareness of safety and care for each age group. This includes the importance of individual and family education, knowledge of routine and emergency procedures, knowledge and administration of medications and knowledge of isolation procedures. Able to effectively perform patient handling procedures to ensure patient safety as well as employee safety. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral communication.
Knowledge of biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of human behavior ranging from newborns to geriatrics.
Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard towards all patients and co-workers.
Performs age specific therapy, demonstrating awareness of safety and care for each age group. This includes the importance of individual and family education, knowledge of routine and emergency procedures, knowledge and administration of medications and knowledge of isolation procedures.
Able to effectively perform patient handling procedures to ensure patient safety as well as employee safety.