Respiratory Therapist - Part-Time

About the role

Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (Part-Time) to join a dedicated and innovative team under the leadership of a new Director of Rehab. The position offers a schedule of approximately 4 hours per day, specializing in neuro and orthopedic care.

Responsibilities

• Assess the state of the patient’s lung health systematically and organize assessments.
• Provide emergency care including artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Read prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient conditions.
• Maintain and operate devices such as noninvasive mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators according to treatment parameters.
• Monitor patient physiological responses during therapy, including vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physicians if adverse reactions occur.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and patient progress for reassessment, plan of care revisions, and discharge planning.
• Document prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in the patient's chart or enter information into a computer system.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure safety and efficiency, and order repairs when necessary.
• Instruct patients and families in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude towards customers, acknowledging and resolving complaints when needed, prioritizing patient safety.

Requirements

• Graduate from an academic and clinical respiratory program accredited by CAAHEP.
• One or more years of respiratory experience preferred.
• Current State licensure as required by the state in which the facility operates.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility regulations.