Respiratory Therapist NICU

TriStar Centennial Medical Center · Nashville, TN · 3 mo ago

On-siteHealthcarePart-time

Weekend only - Part-Time Nights

Benefits

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
Long-term care coverage
Moving assistance
Pet insurance
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 Consumer Discounts
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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

Responsibilities

Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure
Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy
Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy
Assist with placement of artificial airways
Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation
Monitor patient for therapeutic response and notify provider or intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response
Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients
Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required

Requirements

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
STABLE must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
(CRT-State) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner, or (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist

About the facility

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility offering medical and surgical programs, including behavioral health, 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular services, imaging, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder services, and women's services.