Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tenet Healthcare; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care and therapy services. You will complete competencies within the introductory period and perform advanced respirator y procedures as prescribed by physicians.

The role requires Tennessee RT licensure with ABG endorsement, NBRC RRT credentials, and standard emergency certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS). Join a team focused on patient care and safety in Bartlett, TN.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory care program.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license with ABG Analyst endorsement from the State of Tennessee.
• NBRC RRT credential.
• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP-NICU CRT; NRP CRT for Bartlett hires

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and respiratory therapy services.
• Demonstrates ability to assess patient understanding of instructions.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Ensures patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Works within department policy and procedure to insure prescribed therapies are carried out

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Education

CoARC accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. Performs various respiratory therapy services at an advanced level in accordance with departmental policy and procedure to insure therapeutic or diagnostic procedures prescribed by physicians are carried out in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated skill with office machines, computer, hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and patient therapeutic equipment/machines etc.
• Provides direct care to assigned patients, maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information at all times.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess patients understanding of and compliance with instructions.
• Maintains stocked supplies and gas cylinders.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory care program.
  • Licensure/Certifications:
    • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license with ABG Analyst endorsement from the State of Tennessee
    • NBRC RRT credential.
    • BLS
    • ACLS
    • PALS
    • For Bartlett Hires - NRP-NICU CRT; NRP CRT

Organization Description

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is a 196-bed full service hospital located at 2986 Kate Bond Rd in Bartlett. Opened in 2004, the hospital provides an extensive offering of medical services including a 24-hour emergency room, critical care, cardiac care, oncology, urology, physical therapy and a 16-bed orthopedic/spine unit. Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has been honored with the American Heart Associations Get With The GuidelinesStroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, Leapfrog Groups "A" Hospital Safety Score, and has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!

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