Registered Respiratory Therapist

West-Tennessee-Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide routine respiratory care, manage ventilators, and perform patient assessments across newborn to adult patients. The role includes responding to emergencies and collaborating with physicians to optimize care plans.

The position requires Associates or Bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC/ABG/BCLS certification as applicable, and current Tennessee licensure.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensure as required (NBRC/ABG/BCLS).
• Experience in respiratory care and patient assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies, performs CPR and airway management.
• Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation and reports changes to physicians.
• Administers gas therapies and performs routine/selected procedures.
• Performs PFTs, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, EKGs and Holter monitoring.
• Assists with patient transports and discharge planning as needed.
• Documents treatments and maintains departmental records.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator monitoring

Patient assessment

Clinical education

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

PFT machine

AVL-995 blood gas analyzer

Job description

Category: Respiratory City: Jackson State: Tennessee Shift: 12 - Night (United States of America)

Job Description Summary: Responsible for performing routine Respiratory Care procedures, mechanical ventilators, treatments and patient assessments as ordered by the physicians for management of patients receiving Respiratory Care. This will include routine care of newborn, pediatric and adult patients. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responds to patient emergencies and CPR and performs airway management.
• Monitors patients receiving mechanical ventilation, evaluates response and forwards recommendations for changes to physician.
• Makes changes accordingly.
• Administers medical gas therapy.
• Performs routine and some special procedures, such as intubations, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, EKG’s and holter monitors.
• Assists with patient transports to another facility when ordered by physician.
• Performs patient assessments and makes recommendations for Respiratory Therapy and care plan to meet department goals.
• Forwards recommendations to committees.
• Documents patient treatments and procedures in patient charts, completes all Departmental records and log books.
• Assists with the clinical education of students as needed.
• Performs equipment cleaning and sterilization.
• Maintains supplies in assigned areas.
• Performs ventilator set up and testing.
• Performs calibration of PFT machine, performs PFT’s and peak flow measurements.
• Ability to calibrate, trouble shoot and operate AVL-995 blood gas analyzer.
• Actively participates in the department’s Performance Improvement activities.
• Participation in Quality Action and Quality Improvement teams as assigned.
• Participates in Discharge Planning Committee meetings as assigned.
• Ability to manage orders received for department services and to enter departmental charges for services performed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION

Certified in basic Cardiac Life Support by AHA or the equivalent. Graduate from an AMA school, Certified or Registered by NBRC, certified in BCLS through AHA. BCLS instructor certification, ACLS certification and PALS certification is strongly advised and is reflected in employee performance evaluation. Tennessee state license with ABG certification or an Active Tennessee state work permit. If utilizing an Active Tennessee state work permit, applicant must obtain license within 6 months.

EXPERIENCE

Proficiency in current practices and techniques of Respiratory Care and the knowledge of departmental and hospital policies and procedures a required through orientation and completion of departmental skills checklist.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Skill and proficiency training in the principles, concepts, and techniques of the respiratory Care profession for providing care for adult, geriatric, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn patients.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

West Tennessee Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce.

If you are offered a position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to follow West Tennessee Healthcare’s accommodation precautions to mitigate the spread of illness.