RRT | South | FT Nights

About the Role

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for standard and advanced respiratory care procedures for patients with various cardiopulmonary disorders. This role models appropriate behavior as exemplified in the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values, contributing to a culture of compassion, excellence, and service.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine respiratory therapy procedures, including IPPB, O2 therapy, and humidity/aerosol therapy.
• Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care; provides ventilatory support during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Performs advanced respiratory care techniques, such as invasive pressure monitoring (e.g., ICP, pulmonary artery catheters), cardiac output determinations, and administration of Nitric Oxide and other gases.
• Assists physicians in the insertion of catheters as needed.
• Performs arterial blood gas collection through line draws or punctures.
• Conducts patient assessments and reassessments through observation, clinical data gathering, and therapy response; reports findings and makes referrals as needed.
• Provides educational guidance and serves as a technical resource for patients, families, physicians, students, and hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
• Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors; performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory care equipment.
• Participates in departmental and hospital continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care (required).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (required).
• Active Tennessee Respiratory Therapist license (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (preferred).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (preferred).
• RRT licensure in Arkansas or Mississippi (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Strong verbal communication skills with associates, physicians, and external professionals.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects while maintaining workflow control.

Physical Demands

• Invasive and non-invasive patient contact throughout the shift; possible exposure to patient body fluids.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Physical activities include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity required, including color, depth perception, and field of vision for patient assessment, data analysis, and extensive reading.