Night Shift Respiratory Therapist — Critical Care

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN, seeks an experienced Licensed Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care Team 50. The role performs routine respiratory care procedures in acute care, critical care and outpatient environments, conducts assessments, and supports ventilation management.

This position requires graduation from an approved program and Tennessee licensure; shift is nights; opportunities to educate students and patients; the department emphasizes quality, safety and

Qualifications

• Must hold Tennessee license as Respiratory Therapist.
• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Experience with adult and critical care patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation.
• Provides education for students in affiliated clinical training programs as well as patients and families.
• Conducts respiratory assessments and diagnostic testing.
• Performs routine respiratory care procedures in acute, critical, and outpatient settings.

Skills

Ventilator Management

Respiratory Therapeutic Procedures

Laboratory Testing & Analysis

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist – Tennessee

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN, seeks an experienced Licensed Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care Team 50. The role performs routine respiratory care procedures in acute care, critical care and outpatient environments, conducts assessments, and supports ventilation management.

This position requires graduation from an approved program and Tennessee licensure; shift is nights; opportunities to educate students and patients; the department emphasizes quality, safety and