Respiratory Therapist Registered PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Lebanon, TN

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Registered performs routine respiratory care procedures in acute care, critical care, and outpatient settings. The role performs respiratory care assessments and diagnostic testing procedures under occasional guidance, initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, and provides education to students in affiliated clinical training programs as well as to patients and families. Additional duties may be assigned.

The position requires novice-level capability in ventilator management and respiratory therapeutic procedures, along with knowledge of core laboratory tests and the ability to interpret test results under general supervision. It contributes to Vanderbilt Health’s respiratory therapy services and supports its patient care mission.

Requirements

• Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist license (LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee).
• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Relevant work experience; the listed experience level is less than one year.
• Fundamental proficiency in ventilator management and respiratory therapeutic procedures.
• Knowledge of primary laboratory tests required by the department and ability to interpret test results under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine respiratory care procedures in acute care, critical care, and outpatient environments.
• Perform respiratory care assessments and diagnostic testing procedures under occasional guidance.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Provide education to students in affiliated clinical training programs, as well as to patients and families.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The role may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed