Night Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care Support

*This; Linden (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Med Surg Clinical in Linden, TN is seeking a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care under physician supervision. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment, and documentation to support cardiopulmonary care and patient outcomes.

Essential duties include oxygen therapy, medication delivery via nebulizer or MDI, patient education, and involvement in life-support activities. Requires BLS; ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Current Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist in good standing with the applicable state board.
• 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience is preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment with ongoing status evaluation.
• Delivers oxygen therapy per physician orders.
• Delivers medications via nebulizer or MDI inhaler per orders.
• Educates patient and family about disease, medications, and testing.
• Performs physician-ordered tests (pulse oximetry, ECG, ABG, Holter, CO2, PFT).
• Assists in airway management, ventilator support, BiPAP/CPAP as needed.
• Accurately records patient information in the EHR in a timely manner.
• Maintains professionalism and proper supplies for patient care.
• Reports unexpected cardiopulmonary events promptly to the physician.
• Cleans and maintains medical equipment per guidelines.
• Serves as Monitor Tech and Unit Clerk when not providing therapy.

Skills

Respiratory care

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS

PALS

NRP

1 year experience in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Perry Med Surg Clinical in Linden, TN is seeking a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care under physician supervision. The role emphasizes assessment, treatment, and documentation to support cardiopulmonary care and patient outcomes.

Essential duties include oxygen therapy, medication delivery via nebulizer or MDI, patient education, and involvement in life-support activities. Requires BLS; ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 90 days of hire.