Respiratory Therapist Certified PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Tullahoma, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Certified PRN to provide respiratory care to patients as ordered by physicians, according to established standards and practices. VUMC is a leading institution in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on patient care, education, and research, committed to an environment where everyone can thrive. This role is part of the Allied Health field, which is crucial to VUMC's reputation for excellence and its role as a major referral center in the Mid-South. VUMC emphasizes personalized patient experiences, collaboration, continuous learning, and a strong sense of community and purpose.

Requirements

LIC-Certified Respiratory Therapist - Licensure-Others
LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee
Relevant Work Experience
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Experience Level : Less than 1 year

Responsibilities

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.
Establishes measurable yearly goals and objectives.
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.
Other duties as assigned.