Respiratory Therapist 2 Reg - Weekend Nights $15K SIGN ON BONUS

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Tullahoma, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides respiratory care to patients as ordered by physicians, and according to established standards and practices. This role is for Weekend Nights, working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. A $15K sign-on bonus is offered, which is not applicable to current full-time VUMC staff or former staff who have worked full-time for VUMC in the past twelve months. Allied health professionals are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence, making this area a major center for patient referrals. Vanderbilt Health is dedicated 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 of 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 meet 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.