Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist – Lead Care & Ventilation

Ascension Health; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift within the Respiratory Therapy department. You will assess patients, plan care, and collaborate with the medical team to stabilize respiratory status.

You will deliver advanced modalities, monitor patients, educate families, and participate in rapid emergency resuscitation. A sign-on bonus up to $15,000 accompanies comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• NBRC Registered credential required within 6 months of hire.
• Tennessee Respiratory Care Board credential required before hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead Clinical Assessment and Care Planning Take command of respiratory health by evaluating patient needs and developing tailored plans of care that align with diagnosis and long term recovery goals.
• Master Advanced Respiratory Modalities Deliver expert care using sophisticated ventilation and treatment technologies to stabilize patients and drive superior clinical outcomes during critical windows.
• Champion Real Time Clinical Communication Act as a vital link in the medical team by meticulously monitoring patient conditions and providing high fidelity data to ensure safe and effective care transitions.
• Empower Patients Through Specialized Education Provide compassionate guidance to patients and families regarding their health conditions while connecting them to essential community support and recovery programs.
• Support Rapid Emergency Resuscitation Respond with precision and decisive action as a key member of the emergency code team to provide life saving respiratory interventions during high pressure situations.

Skills

BLS Provider

NBRC Registered

TN Respiratory Care Credential

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's degree / Technical degree

4 years of experience

Job description

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift within the Respiratory Therapy department. You will assess patients, plan care, and collaborate with the medical team to stabilize respiratory status.

You will deliver advanced modalities, monitor patients, educate families, and participate in rapid emergency resuscitation. A sign-on bonus up to $15,000 accompanies comprehensive benefits.