NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Ascension Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Healthcare seeks a Respiratory Therapist for the NICU at Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN. This role involves providing specialized care for patients with respiratory issues, developing treatment plans, and ensuring effective patient monitoring. Join a leading health system committed to compassionate care and community support.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days.
• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation required within 6 months.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialing required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Monitor and communicate patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Assessment

Emergency Response

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Job description

**Details**

+ Department: Respiratory Care - NICU

+ Schedule: PRN, day shift

+ Hospital: Saint Thomas Midtown

+ Location: Nashville, TN

**Benefits**

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

• Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

**Requirements**

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

• Must have at least 1 year of experience working as a Respiratory Therapist in a NICU
• Transport experience is preferred

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non-profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics, and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics, and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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