Night Shift Respiratory Therapist: Impactful Critical Care

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across emergency, critical care, and acute settings. You will guide routine and critical therapies, operate ventilation, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment maintenance, and continuous professional growth within a family-centered care environment that prioritizes patient experience.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree is required.
• CRT or RRT certification is required.
• ACLS/CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams and interpreting breath sounds.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy including oxygen, aerosols, and airway clearance techniques.
• Manage artificial airway placement and invasive/noninvasive ventilation; monitor responses and emergencies.
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with physicians and nurses; assist with newborn stabilization when needed.
• Set up, operate, and maintain respiratory equipment; follow infection-prevention standards.

Skills

Assessing respiratory status

Delivering evidence-based therapy

Managing ventilation and airways

Educating patients and families

Infection prevention standards

Education

Associate Degree

ACLS within 30 days

CPR within 30 days

CRT Certification or RRT Certification

Job description

HCA Healthcare, Inc. at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support patient care across emergency, critical care, and acute settings. You will guide routine and critical therapies, operate ventilation, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment maintenance, and continuous professional growth within a family-centered care environment that prioritizes patient experience.