Acute Care RRT - Ventilator & Critical Care Specialist

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist - RRT at Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, TN delivers advanced respiratory care under physician orders, administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents, performing assessments, and documenting responses.

You will collaborate with healthcare teams, manage ventilator settings, ensure safety and infection control, and maintain equipment and EMR records while following policies.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced respiratory treatments and monitors patient responses.
• Performs ABG punctures and reports results promptly.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures.
• Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance.
• Documents treatments and patient responses clearly.
• Ensures safety and infection control through PPE usage.
• Maintains equipment and adheres to safety standards.
• Communicates with healthcare teams and leadership.
• Follows respiratory protocols and regulatory standards.
• Maintains attendance and compliance with policies.

Skills

Respiratory procedures

Communication skills

Ventilator management

Airway maintenance

EMR documentation

Infection control

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist - RRT at Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, TN delivers advanced respiratory care under physician orders, administering pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents, performing assessments, and documenting responses.

You will collaborate with healthcare teams, manage ventilator settings, ensure safety and infection control, and maintain equipment and EMR records while following policies.