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Respiratory Therapist RRT NICU

HCA Healthcare•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with departmental requirements and the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a member of the patient care team, the therapist performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. The role includes assessing patients, providing respiratory therapies, supporting airway placement, managing mechanical ventilation, monitoring responses to treatment, assisting with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients, and responding to emergencies to maintain airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

Requirements

  • Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
  • Obtain Neonate Resuscitate within 6 months of employment start date.
  • Obtain STABLE within 6 months of employment start date.
  • Hold one of the following credentials: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT-State), Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner (RRT/RCP-State), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT).

Responsibilities

  • Perform and document patient assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
  • Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for and response to respiratory therapy.
  • Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Assist with placement of artificial airways.
  • Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
  • Monitor patients for therapeutic response.
  • Notify the provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
  • Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
  • Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
  • Free counseling and referral services
  • Paid time off and paid family leave
  • Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance
  • Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
  • Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

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