NICU Respiratory Therapist — Night Shift, Ventilator Care

Community Health Systems; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Powell, TN seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care in an acute setting. You will administer treatments, monitor responses, document findings, and support physicians with bedside procedures while upholding safety and policy standards.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and RRT certification; ACLS/PALS/NRP/STABLE may be required for NICU or specific departments.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of respiratory experience in acute care is preferred.
• RRT certification is required or strongly preferred.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP/STABLE may be required depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced respiratory treatments and monitors patient responses.
• Performs ABG punctures and reports results promptly.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
• Maintains respiratory therapy equipment and ensures safety.
• Documents treatments, assessments, and patient responses clearly.

Skills

Respiratory procedures

Ventilator management

Airway maintenance

Communication skills

EMR documentation

Infection control

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems in Powell, TN seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide comprehensive respiratory care in an acute setting. You will administer treatments, monitor responses, document findings, and support physicians with bedside procedures while upholding safety and policy standards.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy and RRT certification; ACLS/PALS/NRP/STABLE may be required for NICU or specific departments.