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

• Evaluate patient needs and develop tailored plans of care
• Deliver expert care using advanced respiratory modalities
• Meticulously monitor patient conditions
• Provide high fidelity data for care transitions
• Guide patients and families on health conditions
• Respond to emergency resuscitation situations

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

• Expertise in advanced respiratory modalities
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations
• Knowledge of patient education and support programs
• Proficiency in emergency response protocols

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• Employer-matched 403(b)
• Disability and life insurance
• Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling, and peer support
• Spiritual care and stress management resources
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits
• Optional legal and pet insurance
• Transportation savings

Pay

Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus

Schedule

Full-time | Night