Respiratory Therapist 2 Registered

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

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About The Position

Provides respiratory care to patients as ordered by physicians and according to established standards and practices. The role applies knowledge of the cardiopulmonary system and delivers age-specific care to patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics, with attention to safety, education, medications, routine and emergency procedures, and isolation practices. The therapist works under limited supervision, communicates effectively with patients and colleagues, supports positive customer relations, and participates in performance improvement to improve patient outcomes. The role is part of Vanderbilt Health’s Respiratory Therapy organization. It contributes to a collaborative academic health system focused on patient care, education, and research, and includes informal guidance and support to team members. The position requires compliance with Respiratory Care Department and organizational policies, procedures, and regulations, as well as flexibility to meet patient, community, and staff needs.

Requirements

Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist license (LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee).
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Relevant work experience; experience level listed as less than one year.
Knowledge of the cardiopulmonary system and respiratory care practices.
Knowledge of biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of human behavior from newborns through geriatrics.
Effective communication skills, empathy, and ability to work with patients and coworkers.
Ability to work under limited supervision and follow written and oral communication.
Ability to perform patient-handling procedures safely.
Flexibility in schedule to meet patient, community, and staff needs.

Responsibilities

Deliver respiratory care as ordered by physicians and in accordance with established standards and practices.
Apply cardiopulmonary knowledge in clinical care consistent with the hospital’s mission and vision.
Follow written and oral communications while working under limited supervision.
Provide age-specific therapy and demonstrate awareness of safety and care needs for each age group, including patient and family education, routine and emergency procedures, medication knowledge and administration, and isolation procedures.
Demonstrate effective communication, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward patients and coworkers.
Establish measurable yearly goals and objectives.
Promote positive customer relations.
Comply with organizational requirements and policies, procedures, and regulations specific to the Respiratory Care Department.
Maintain a mechanism for employee contact, such as a beeper, telephone, or emergency contact.
Maintain schedule flexibility to meet the needs of patients, the community, and staff.
Participate in performance improvement to improve patient outcomes.
Perform patient-handling procedures effectively to ensure patient and employee safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.