Registered Respiratory Therapist
About the role
Lead Clinical Assessment and Care Planning
Take command of respiratory health by evaluating patient needs and developing tailored plans of care that align with diagnosis and long term recovery goals.
Master Advanced Respiratory Modalities
Deliver expert care using sophisticated ventilation and treatment technologies to stabilize patients and drive superior clinical outcomes during critical windows.
Champion Real Time Clinical Communication
Act as a vital link in the medical team by meticulously monitoring patient conditions and providing high fidelity data to ensure safe and effective care transitions.
Empower Patients Through Specialized Education
Provide compassionate guidance to patients and families regarding their health conditions while connecting them to essential community support and recovery programs.
Support Rapid Emergency Resuscitation
Respond with precision and decisive action as a key member of the emergency code team to provide life saving respiratory interventions during high pressure situations.
Responsibilities
- Lead Clinical Assessment and Care Planning
- Master Advanced Respiratory Modalities
- Champion Real Time Clinical Communication
- Empower Patients Through Specialized Education
- Support Rapid Emergency Resuscitation
Requirements
- Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Qualifications
- Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Skills
- Advanced Respiratory Modalities
- Real Time Clinical Communication
- Specialized Patient Education
- Rapid Emergency Response
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Optional benefits: legal and pet insurance, transportation savings
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.
Schedule
The schedule is Full-Time | Night.