CERT RESP THERAPIST

Covenant Health; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Covenant Health in Morristown, Tennessee is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide care to patients with respiratory insufficiency. Responsibilities include assessing and treating patient conditions, documenting patient care, and maintaining equipment. A valid CRT Credential and a state license are required. The position offers a $7,500 sign-on bonus for experienced therapists, with a full-time schedule and variable shifts. Join a dedicated team providing high-quality patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have documented experience necessary to obtain state license.
• CPR certified.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respiratory care competency of critical and clinical skills on an annual basis.
• Assesses, identifies, and treats patient health conditions.
• Provides appropriate communication to nursing personnel and/or physicians.
• Documents patient assessments and responses to therapy.
• Maintains all equipment in a clean and functioning order.

Skills

Respiratory care competency

Mechanical ventilation

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Valid CRT Credential

Licensed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Overview

Certified Respiratory Therapist, Cardiopulmonary Services

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Therapists

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Position Summary:

Provides care to patients with respiratory insufficiency and related complications. Functions as part of the direct patient care team to provide overall quality care and serves as a resource and specialist to patients, all patient care givers and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respiratory care competency of critical and clinical skills on an annual basis.
• Performs all aspects of respiratory therapy to include age specific and related patient care in a safe and competent manner.
• Assumes a leadership role in emergency situations.
• Assesses, identifies, and treats patient health conditions as established by organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides appropriate communication to nursing personnel and/or physicians, and other hospital staff as necessary. Must be able to demonstrate effective communication skills on all socioeconomic levels using tact, articulation and in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates competency/proficiency in mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and BiPAP skills to include current modes of ventilation, indications for use and calculations of necessary data.
• Performs arterial blood gases and analysis per department policy and procedure.
• Participates in performance improvement activities by making suggestions for unit/organizational improvements, data collection activities, and date analysis as appropriate.
• Documents and charges are complete, accurate, timely and legible. Consistently documents patient assessments, reassessments, patient education, goals, response to therapy and any other requirements for the patient medical record.
• Completes Quality Control procedures and documentation required by regulatory agencies, medical center and department policy.
• Maintains all equipment in a clean and functioning order. Responsible for location and inventory of any RT equipment utilized on a routine basis.
• Assists with the orientation and training of newly hired respiratory employees and precepts the respiratory students.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

Must have documented experience necessary to obtain state license.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid CRT Credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist by the State of Tennessee Health Related Boards with ABG endorsement. Current work-permit acceptable per state regulations. CPR required.