Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Care That Matters

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. through Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift to help provide high-quality cardiopulmonary care at STRHS-Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg, TN.

You will measure lung function, administer prescribed therapies, monitor patient responses, and educate patients and families while supporting a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GE or Associate Degree in Science.
• Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in cardiopulmonary services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples per protocol.
• Delivers and assesses respiratory therapy as ordered; monitors patient condition.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls; provides appropriate treatment.
• Educates patient and family about illness and available community resources.
• Maintains respiratory care supplies and equipment; performs cleaning and calibration.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GE or Associate Degree in Science

Job description

Lifepoint Health, Inc. through Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift to help provide high-quality cardiopulmonary care at STRHS-Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg, TN.

You will measure lung function, administer prescribed therapies, monitor patient responses, and educate patients and families while supporting a collaborative care team.