Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator Care

West Tennessee Healthcare; White Deer (TX); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

West Tennessee Healthcare seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide routine respiratory care, manage ventilated patients, and perform assessments for newborns to adults. The role requires collaboration with physicians and involvement in call back and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, blood gas testing, and participation in quality improvement efforts. Certification requirements include BCLS and NBRC registration, with Tennessee licensure or active permit within 6

Qualificações

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Certified in basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) by AHA.
• Graduate from an AMA school, NBRC certified/registered, BCLS per AHA.
• Tennessee license with ABG certification or work permit; license within 6 months.

Responsabilidades

• Responds to emergencies and performs airway management.
• Monitors and adjusts patients on mechanical ventilation as directed.
• Administers medical gas therapy and performs blood gas analysis.
• Documents treatments and participates in discharge planning.
• Assists in patient education and department quality initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Formação académica

Associate/Bachelor in Respiratory Therapy

Ferramentas

AVL-995 blood gas analyzer

PFT machine calibration

Descrição da oferta de emprego

West Tennessee Healthcare seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide routine respiratory care, manage ventilated patients, and perform assessments for newborns to adults. The role requires collaboration with physicians and involvement in call back and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities include equipment setup, blood gas testing, and participation in quality improvement efforts. Certification requirements include BCLS and NBRC registration, with Tennessee licensure or active permit within 6