Respiratory Therapist 2 Reg Days

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides respiratory care to patients as ordered by physicians, and according to established standards and practices. This role is part of the Allied Health field, which is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. These professionals perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence in these areas has made it a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of its leadership in medical science and its dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.