Acute Care Respiratory Therapist - Ventilator Specialist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Tennessee is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care across age groups, ensure quality control of equipment under supervision, and collaborate with the care team to deliver effective patient outcomes.

The role focuses on oxygen therapy, ventilator and airway management, blood gas analysis, and shared accountability for high-quality care within a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Tennessee (LIC)
• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience

Responsibilities

• Provide oxygen administration
• Arterial puncture and blood gas analysis
• Ventilator management
• Non-invasive ventilator management
• Aerosolized medication
• Pulse oximetery
• Chest physiotherapy
• Airway management

Skills

Oxygen administration

Blood gas analysis

Ventilator management

Airway management

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Tennessee is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care across age groups, ensure quality control of equipment under supervision, and collaborate with the care team to deliver effective patient outcomes.

The role focuses on oxygen therapy, ventilator and airway management, blood gas analysis, and shared accountability for high-quality care within a leading academic health system.