RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - 07242026-79525

Location: Arlington, TN – Department of Disability and Aging (DDA), Shelby County. Two positions available in the West TN Homes Division. A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening and criminal background check will be conducted prior to employment.

Pay

$4,057.00 – $5,078.00 monthly ($48,684.00 – $60,936.00 annually).

Schedule

Full-time.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a State of Tennessee Respiratory Therapist License for the duration of employment.
• Must be registered in the State of Tennessee.
• Some positions may require a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete a background check in a manner approved by the appointing authority.

About the Role

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs professional respiratory care therapy work, including use of respiratory therapy equipment and the administration of prescribed drugs and medications. This role differs from Respiratory Care Therapy Director in that it does not involve directing a respiratory care program or supervising others.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed drugs and medications to the cardio-respiratory system.
• Administers chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Inserts, maintains, and manages artificial airways.
• Provides respiratory care in conjunction with life support systems and critical care techniques.
• Responds to medical emergencies as a member of the medical emergency response team.
• Assists patients in the therapeutic and diagnostic use of medical gases, administering apparatus, humidification, and aerosols.
• Monitors patient via assessment pre- and post-therapy for response to therapy.
• Administers specific testing techniques, including measuring ventilatory volumes, pressures and flows, specimen collection and analysis of blood and other materials, and related physiologic monitoring.
• Recommends changes in therapy based on patient assessment.

Skills

• Competencies: Tech Savvy, Optimizes Work Processes, Communicates Effectively, Instills Trust, Situational Adaptability.
• Knowledge: Customer and Personal Service, Respiratory Therapy Practices.
• Abilities: Speech Clarity, Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Control Precision, Reaction Time.
• Tools & Equipment: Respiratory Care Equipment, Computer/Laptop, Telephone.