Respiratory Therapist
About the Role
As the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), you will provide cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies, and procedures. The RRT administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, performs diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders.
Responsibilities
- Deliver and assess responses to ordered therapy per plan of care, including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
- Utilize various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents, and incubators.
- Administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.
- Measure ventilatory volumes, pressures, and blood gas analysis.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and general acceptance of treatment.
- Perform duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.
Qualifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date).
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date).
- Associate Degree.
- TN (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner license.
- NBRC-RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) certification.
Benefits
Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and long-term care coverage.
- Moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support through fertility and family-building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and other discount programs.
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
- Colleague recognition program.
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full- and part-time colleagues based on income.
About the Facility
Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital located near downtown Chattanooga. The facility offers comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services, including:
- Cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment.
- Intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation.
- A state-of-the-art neurosurgery program.
- OB-GYN services.
- A Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- Behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.
Shift: Full-Time Nights