Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist - $15K Sign-On

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Covenant Health's Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the night shift. The role provides critical care and respiratory support to patients with insufficiency, working as part of the direct patient care team and possibly exercising clinical judgment under physician orders.

Qualified candidates bring NBRC RRT credentials, Tennessee licensure with ABG endorsement, and BLS. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for experienced applicants.

Qualifications

• Valid RRT credential from NBRC and TN state licensure with ABG endorsement.
• Current BLS certification.
• 1 year work permit acceptable per state regulations; pass NBRC RRT exam within 1 year if started as RRT.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respiratory care competency and is flexible under pressure.
• Perform all aspects of respiratory therapy including ventilation and ABG analysis.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, physicians and hospital personnel.
• Maintain equipment, documentation, and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Emergency response

Education

RRT Credential

TN licensure w/ ABG endorsement

Job description

Covenant Health's Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the night shift. The role provides critical care and respiratory support to patients with insufficiency, working as part of the direct patient care team and possibly exercising clinical judgment under physician orders.

Qualified candidates bring NBRC RRT credentials, Tennessee licensure with ABG endorsement, and BLS. A $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for experienced applicants.