Respiratory Therapist RRT

About the role

The staff respiratory care practitioner provides a variety of technical and clinical therapies to patients of all ages, requiring strong clinical judgment and a commitment to the hospital mission. In this PRN position you will deliver respiratory, pulmonary function, and oxygen therapies while managing associated clerical duties and may serve as a shift leader.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Meet mutually agreed‑upon performance goals and objectives established annually.
• Protect sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Utilize personal protective equipment and follow safety protocols for hazardous materials.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability, and other leave of absence programs.
• 401(k) plan with a 100 % match on 3 %–9 % of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement‑readiness tools.
• Education support: tuition assistance, student‑loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: fertility and family‑building assistance, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity‑theft protection, and consumer discounts.
• Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Schedule

• Night shift (PRN).
• Rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on‑call as necessary.
• Flexible schedule to meet patient demands and hospital census needs.