Respiratory Therapist PRN

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), you will provide Cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies and procedures. You will administer respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, perform diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders.

What You Will Do in This Role

• 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 a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.

Qualifications You Will Need

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.

Parkridge Medical Center Overview

• A 270+ bed hospital located near downtown Chattanooga.
• Features comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services including cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment.
• Includes intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation services.
• Offers a state of the art neurosurgery program.
• Provides access to OB-GYN services, a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

About HCA Healthcare

HCA Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of healthcare services. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., Co-Founder.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.