Night RRT: Transform Patient Breathing Care

Lifepoint Health; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our Nights, Full Time team. You will provide essential respiratory care and support to patients across the hospital.

As an RRT, you will assess and treat patients, collaborate with physicians to implement care plans, perform physiotherapy, monitor respiratory status, and educate patients on therapies. This role emphasizes compassionate care within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in TN.
• BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing.
• Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient.
• Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.
• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our Nights, Full Time team. You will provide essential respiratory care and support to patients across the hospital.

As an RRT, you will assess and treat patients, collaborate with physicians to implement care plans, perform physiotherapy, monitor respiratory status, and educate patients on therapies. This role emphasizes compassionate care within a dedicated team.