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Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time Nights

Health Here · Union City, TN · 3 wk ago
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About the role

Provides respiratory care leveraging clinical expertise and critical thinking skills, functioning as a key clinical resource for other caregivers. Ensures high-quality patient care through assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. Administers medications, delivers health education to patients and families, and supports healthcare improvement initiatives. Demonstrates clinical leadership, fosters lifelong learning, and collaborates effectively with the care team.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
  • Administer prescribed medications and deliver patient and family education.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities and provide clinical leadership.
  • Support ongoing learning and achieve assigned goals.

Qualifications

  • Current state license and RRT credential as per the National Board for Respiratory Care.
  • Recent clinical respiratory care experience in hospital, home care, or skilled nursing settings.
  • Basic computer literacy, including Windows OS and Microsoft Office.
  • Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation.
  • Certification in BLS within 14 days of hire; ACLS preferred.
  • Licensure exams completed successfully; ABG endorsement if applicable.

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