Registered Respiratory Therapist: Ventilator & Care

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care modalities across all age groups, from neonate to geriatric. The role supports a comprehensive patient care program within Vanderbilt Health.

Under the supervision of the Medical Director and Respiratory Therapy leadership, you will perform ventilator management, oxygen therapy, airway care, and collaborative care to ensure high-quality outcomes for patients of all ages.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oxygen administration
• Arterial puncture and blood gas analysis
• Ventilator management
• Non-invasive ventilator management
• Aerosolized medication
• Pulse oximetery
• Chest physiotherapy
• Airway management

Skills

Oxygen therapy

Ventilator management

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Tools

Ventilators

Blood gas analysis

Pulse oximetry

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care modalities across all age groups, from neonate to geriatric. The role supports a comprehensive patient care program within Vanderbilt Health.

Under the supervision of the Medical Director and Respiratory Therapy leadership, you will perform ventilator management, oxygen therapy, airway care, and collaborative care to ensure high-quality outcomes for patients of all ages.