Per Diem Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Impact & Growth

Lifepoint Health; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our care teams. You will examine patients with breathing-related conditions, consult with physicians, and implement treatment plans while delivering therapies and teaching patients proper medication use.

Applicants should have an active state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, an RRT credential, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have Respiratory Therapist licensure to practice in the state.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Three or more years of experience in cardiopulmonary services.
• Strong critical thinking, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing.
• Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient.
• Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.
• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

Education

Associate Degree in Science

Respiratory Therapist Licensure (state)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

American Heart Association BLS certification

Job description

Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join our care teams. You will examine patients with breathing-related conditions, consult with physicians, and implement treatment plans while delivering therapies and teaching patients proper medication use.

Applicants should have an active state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, an RRT credential, and BLS certification.