Registered Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Hospital - Hixson; Chattanooga (TN); In loco; USD 39.000 - 57.000; Tempo pieno

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CommonSpirit Memorial in Tennessee is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an established RT team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care. You will perform treatments such as nebulizers, oxygen therapy, and ventilator management, with emphasis on real-time assessment and decisive, compassionate intervention.

You will manage patient care during 7p-7a shifts, Sunday through Saturday on a two-day schedule, and contribute to care plans, documentation, and family education in emergent and

Competenze

• Associates of Science in respiratory therapy completed and credentialed.
• 1–2 years of relevant clinical experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire and ongoing validity.

Mansioni

• Provide respiratory care to patients with complex medical/surgical conditions.
• Assess patients and recommend appropriate treatment plans.
• Assist with airway management including endotracheal tubes when needed.
• Document care in real time and participate in quality improvement.
• Educate patients and families about therapies and care plans.

Conoscenze

Respiratory therapy experience

Critical thinking

Formazione

Associates Of Science in Respiratory Therapy

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

Sunday - Saturday (7p - 7a) X 2 days

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.

Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

• Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan.
• Provides respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical/ surgical conditions.
• Performing/assisting insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Performing timely and accurate documentation with the idea of real time charting.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Educating and counseling patients, family members, and caregivers.

Job Requirements

Required

• Associates Of Science Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program., upon hire and
• Six (6) totwelve (12)months'experience inRespiratoryCare or otherrelated field
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: TN, upon hire and
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, within 12 - months and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 30 Days and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 30 Days

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI, CMS, Healthgrades, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Pay Range

$27.97 - $41.60 /hour