Respiratory Therapist Registered PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Respiratory Care Team 40 Job Summary: Performs routine respiratory care procedures in the acute care, critical care and outpatient environment independently; performs respiratory care assessments and diagnostic testing procedures associated with respiratory care.

Requirements

LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee
Relevant Work Experience
1 year
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Ventilator Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate ventilator management in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.
Respiratory Therapeutic Procedures (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate respiratory therapeutic procedures in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
Laboratory Testing & Analysis (Novice): Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the primary laboratory tests required by the department to successfully meet work objectives. Understands the core functions and features of the core laboratory tests. Able to interpret results of the test under general supervision.

Responsibilities

Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation.
Provides education for students in affiliated clinical training programs as well as patients and families.
Performs routine respiratory care procedures in the acute care, critical care and outpatient environment independently.
Performs respiratory care assessments and diagnostic testing procedures associated with respiratory care.