Night Respiratory Therapist — Meaningful Care & Growth

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Education support

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center in Tennessee is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to guide patients through routine care and critical moments using advanced respiratory technology. You’ll work with a collaborative team and have opportunities for ongoing professional growth while benefiting from consistent scheduling.

This role involves ACLS/BLS/NRP/PALS/STABLE certifications within specified timeframes, state licensure with CRT-to-RRT progression, NBRC membership, and a preference for 1 year

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• TN licensure as RT (RRT/CRT); CRT transition to RRT within 12 months.
• NBRC active membership.
• 1 year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy with oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Manage ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses.
• Educate patients and families, serve as a clinical resource, partner with physicians and nurses, and assist with stabilizing newborns when needed.
• Maintain equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensure readiness and infection-prevention standards.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NRP

PALS

STABLE

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

TN licensure; CRT transition to RRT within 12 months

NBRC active membership

Job description

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center in Tennessee is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to guide patients through routine care and critical moments using advanced respiratory technology. You’ll work with a collaborative team and have opportunities for ongoing professional growth while benefiting from consistent scheduling.

This role involves ACLS/BLS/NRP/PALS/STABLE certifications within specified timeframes, state licensure with CRT-to-RRT progression, NBRC membership, and a preference for 1 year