NICU Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a knowledgeable Respiratory Therapist for their NICU department in Nashville. This full-time position involves evaluating and caring for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, developing care plans, and educating families. The ideal candidate will hold necessary certifications and be passionate about delivering high-quality care in a renowned healthcare system.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• BLS Provider certification needed within 30 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification needed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment

Monitoring

Education

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Respiratory Care - NICU
• Schedule: Full time, night shift - 6:30pm-7:00am
• Hospital: Saint Thomas Midtown
• Location: Nashville, TN

What You Will Do

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 ondiagnosis.
• 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.

What You Will Need

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 ofPediatrics (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 6Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board forRespiratory 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'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

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.

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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 help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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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.