Respiratory Therapist PRN

Job Summary

The staff respiratory care practitioner at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center provides a variety of technical and clinical therapies to patients of all ages, requiring strong clinical judgment and a commitment to the hospital mission.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NBRC approved school of Respiratory Care
• Current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Tennessee Department of Health
• Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRTT) designation
• Basic Life Support Certification upon hire
• Ability to obtain ACLS certification within one year of hire

What You Will Do

• Provide a variety of technical and clinical therapies including respiratory, pulmonary function, and oxygen therapy
• Exercise rational judgment while performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
• Manage clerical duties associated with respiratory procedures
• Function as a shift leader when assigned and supervise less experienced practitioners
• Perform specific competencies as listed on the Competency Validation Checklists
• Maintain performance goals and objectives established annually
• Protect sensitive and confidential information appropriately
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures
• Work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on call as necessary
• Utilize personal protective equipment and follow safety protocols for hazardous materials

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
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

About the Hospital

TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, is a leader in healthcare services. It offers a wide range of services including emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics and rehabilitation. The hospital is accredited as a Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center. HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019).