ICU Respiratory Therapist | Ventilation & Critical Care

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care therapy and interventions in acute care settings, including ICU and newborn/pediatric areas. You will review records, administer treatments, monitor vented patients, document care and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include initiating and weaning ventilators, performing EKGs, ensuring infection control, and participating in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy program.
• TN state licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work with neonate, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Flexibility to work night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Reviews patient medical records prior to sessions and documents treatment data.
• Administers IPPB, humidity/ aerosol therapies, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and CPR/BLS/ACLS as ordered.
• Initiates and monitors mechanical ventilation and weans patients per physician orders.
• Conducts arterial punctures/testing and pulmonary function studies as required; assists bronchoscopy.
• Documents care, orders, charges and maintains confidentiality; uses patient data systems.
• Reports adverse events and ensures accurate entry in patient records.
• Assists in emergencies and participates in quality and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Infection control

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Graduate of AMA Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

EKG equipment

Job description

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care therapy and interventions in acute care settings, including ICU and newborn/pediatric areas. You will review records, administer treatments, monitor vented patients, document care and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include initiating and weaning ventilators, performing EKGs, ensuring infection control, and participating in emergencies.