Respiratory Therapist Registered PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Registered performs routine respiratory care procedures independently in acute care, critical care, and outpatient environments. The role also performs respiratory care assessments and diagnostic testing procedures associated with respiratory care. The therapist 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 is part of Vanderbilt Health’s Pulmonary Lab Staff. It requires a Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist license, relevant work experience, and graduation from an approved discipline-specific program. The role works with occasional guidance and provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Requirements

Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist license (LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist).
Relevant work experience; the position lists an experience level of 1 year.
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
Fundamental proficiency in ventilator management and respiratory therapeutic procedures.
Knowledge of primary laboratory tests required by the department, including their core functions and features, and the ability to interpret results under general supervision.

Responsibilities

Perform routine respiratory care procedures independently in acute care, critical care, and outpatient environments.
Perform respiratory care assessments and diagnostic testing procedures associated with respiratory care.
Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation.
Provide education to students in affiliated clinical training programs, patients, and families.
Interpret core laboratory test results under general supervision.
Perform routine safety checks to help prevent safety hazards.
Provide informal guidance and support to team members.