Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Lifepoint Health • Lawrenceburg, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern TN Regional Health System – Lawrenceburg, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care in support of the health system’s mission to make communities healthier. The role includes measuring lung capacity, analyzing blood samples, delivering ordered therapies, monitoring patient responses, responding to emergencies, and educating patients and families. It also involves maintaining respiratory equipment and supplies and contributing to the evaluation of respiratory care policies and procedures.

STRHS-Lawrenceburg is a 99-bed acute care facility in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, serving Lawrence County and surrounding counties in Southern Middle Tennessee. The facility offers emergency, intensive care, outpatient surgery, rehabilitation, women’s health, and diagnostic imaging services.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an associate degree in science.
• Current CRT or RRT license in the state of practice.
• BCLS certification.
• Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• NRP certification.
• Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services.

Responsibilities

• Measure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Deliver ordered therapy according to the plan of care and assess the patient’s response.
• Monitor and record patient condition and communicate it as appropriate.
• Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Respond to codes and calls for emergent assistance, assess patient condition, and provide appropriate treatment.
• Educate patients and families about illnesses and provide information about community support groups and other resources.
• Monitor, receive, stock, and distribute respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintain storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassemble, clean, and sterilize equipment, and perform preventive maintenance and machine calibration.

What This Job Offers

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