Respiratory Therapist Reg PRN

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Shelbyville, TN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer all Respiratory Care modalities to patients from neonate through geriatric. This role ensures quality control of equipment under the direct supervision of the Medical Director and Department Director. The Respiratory Therapist collaborates with other professionals to ensure effective, efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired outcomes. Allied health professionals are crucial to VUMC's reputation for excellence, making it a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. VUMC's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Laboratory Testing & Analysis (Novice)
• Respiratory Therapeutic Procedures (Novice)
• Airway Establishing / Manual Resuscitation (Novice)
• Ventilator Management (Novice)

Responsibilities

• Provide oxygen administration
• Arterial puncture and blood gas analysis
• Ventilator management
• Non-invasive ventilator management
• Aerosolized medication
• Pulse oximetery
• Chest physiotherapy
• Airway management

Benefits

• health
• disability
• retirement
• wellness offerings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree