Respiratory Therapist 2 Reg $15K SIGN ON BONUS

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Performs routine and advanced respiratory care procedures independently in acute care, critical care, and outpatient settings, following evidence-based respiratory care protocols. Applies the Respiratory Care process to plan and manage care for complex patients and collaborates with the health care team to ensure a comprehensive continuum of care. Monitors patient outcomes, uses evidence-based care, and supports professional growth through learning activities aligned with Board of Respiratory Care standards. The role may involve membership in a critical care respiratory care team, critical care unit, or Emergency Department, or membership in a designated pediatric specialty team, depending on the Vanderbilt Health setting. The position provides patient and family education and may include direct involvement with patients participating in research or quality improvement projects. Additional duties may be assigned. This is a night-shift position. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with stated exclusions for 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).
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
One year of relevant work experience.
Ability to perform routine and advanced respiratory care procedures independently.
Intermediate capability in respiratory therapeutic procedures, ventilator management, laboratory testing and analysis, evidence-based practice, and training and development.

Responsibilities

Maintains direct involvement with patients participating in research or quality improvement projects.
Performs respiratory care by following written guidelines.
Provides education and family-focused patient care.
Participates in the designated critical care or specialty respiratory care team, unit, or department according to the applicable Vanderbilt Health setting.
Collaborates in establishing the plan of care and coordinates and implements respiratory care delivery while anticipating patient care needs.
Analyzes comprehensive information about patient care and management to determine respiratory care diagnoses.
Uses respiratory care guidelines and protocols to evaluate patient progress toward goals and applies appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.