Respiratory Therapist - Full-time

Select Medical•Knoxville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides inpatient respiratory care at a critical illness recovery hospital serving chronic, critically ill patients who need extended healing and recovery after intensive care. The role includes caring for patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions and supporting patients and their families through treatment and recovery. The position is full-time, day shift, in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee. The posting offers new rates and a $7,500 sign-on bonus. The employer describes an extensive orientation program, tuition reimbursement and continuing education, a clinical ladder program, a student debt benefit program, and generous paid time off for full-time team members. Full-time team members are offered medical, prescription, health, vision, and dental plan options, along with a company-matching 401(k), life insurance, and disability protection.

Requirements

Hold an active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
Provide proof of graduation: college transcript or diploma (preferred), or high school transcript or diploma, or GED.
Possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the start date.
Hold current state licensure.
Obtain ACLS within six months of hire. Agency respiratory therapists must have ACLS before their first shift, and PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience is preferred.
College transcript or diploma is preferred as proof of graduation.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and recommend an appropriate treatment plan.
Provide respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
Promote continuous quality improvement.
Teach and counsel patients and families.