Respiratory Therapist 2 Reg $15K SIGN ON BONUS

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist 2 performs routine and advanced respiratory care procedures independently in acute care, critical care, and outpatient settings, using evidence-based practices and respiratory care protocols. The role applies the respiratory care process to plan and manage care for complex patients, develops a coordinated continuum-of-care plan with the health care team, monitors outcomes, and supports effective communication and conflict resolution. Professional growth is expected through learning activities aligned with Board of Respiratory Care standards.

The position may involve participation in research or quality improvement projects and may be assigned to specialty teams or critical-care areas, depending on the Vanderbilt Health setting. The therapist collaborates with the care team to establish and implement plans, assess patient information to determine respiratory care diagnoses, and use guidelines and protocols to evaluate progress and select appropriate interventions. Additional duties may be assigned.

The role requires intermediate capability in respiratory therapeutic procedures, ventilator management, laboratory testing and analysis, evidence-based practice, and training and development. The position is a night-shift role and requires a Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist license and graduation from an approved discipline-specific program, along with one year of relevant work experience. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered, except to current full-time VUMC staff and former full-time staff who worked for VUMC within the past twelve months.

Requirements

• Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist license (LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee).
• One year of relevant work experience.
• Graduation from an approved discipline-specific program.
• Ability to perform respiratory therapeutic procedures and ventilator management independently at an intermediate level.
• Intermediate capability in laboratory testing and analysis.
• Ability to integrate evidence from multiple sources and determine whether practice changes are warranted.
• Ability to share knowledge with peers and clinical team members independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced respiratory care procedures independently in acute care, critical care, and outpatient environments.
• Apply respiratory care protocols and written guidelines to deliver evidence-based respiratory care.
• Plan and manage comprehensive care for complex patients using the respiratory care process.
• Collaborate with the health care team to establish plans of care and coordinate and implement respiratory care delivery while anticipating patient needs.
• Analyze information relevant to patient care and management to determine respiratory care diagnoses.
• Use respiratory care guidelines and protocols to assess patient progress and apply interventions to support effective outcomes.
• Provide education and family-focused patient care.
• Maintain direct involvement with patients participating in research or quality improvement projects.
• For applicable assignments, serve on a critical care respiratory care team, in a critical care unit or Emergency Department, or on a designated specialty team.
• Demonstrate and model effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Monitor patient outcomes and support continuity of care in collaboration with the health care team.
• Engage in professional learning activities in accordance with Board of Respiratory Care standards.
• Train and educate others in respiratory procedures, ventilator management, laboratory testing, evidence-based practice, and program delivery as appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus, with stated eligibility exclusions.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed