Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Lifepoint Health•Athens, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
Requirements
- Current Tennessee Respiratory Therapist license.
- Must be ABG Endorsed.
- Associates degree or completion of a Respiratory Therapy Certification Program.
- Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required within 6 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
- Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
- Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
- Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
- Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
- Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
- Operates electrophysiology/cardiac stress test equipment to perform clinical diagnostic electrophysiologic/cardiac stress test exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period
- Tailored benefit options for part-time employees
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance
- Loan assistance
- 401(k) retirement package and company match
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
