Respiratory Care Practitioner (CRT) - Growth & Ventilation

Carle Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with CRT to provide high‑quality respiratory care across hospital units. You will work with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to support optimal patient outcomes and assist certified therapists to pass the registered therapist test within 1 year.

The role emphasizes a team culture, opportunities for professional development, and a mission‑driven approach focused on exceptional patient care and career growth.

Qualifications

• Education Note: in a CoARC or CoARTE approved Respiratory Care Program
• Licenses/Certifications required: RCP license (IDFPR) and NBRC CRT
• BLS within 30 days; ACLS within 1 year; NRP within 1 year; PALS within 1 year; RRT certification within 1 year

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care activities including all forms of respiratory therapy per policies
• Interprets and executes physician orders
• Ventilator management and maintenance; sets alarms and modes
• Documents all therapy, ventilator and oxygen
• Assists in patient rounds and collaborates with physicians and nurses

Skills

Respiratory therapy

English skills

Patient care

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Certificate of Completion in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) with CRT to provide high‑quality respiratory care across hospital units. You will work with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to support optimal patient outcomes and assist certified therapists to pass the registered therapist test within 1 year.

The role emphasizes a team culture, opportunities for professional development, and a mission‑driven approach focused on exceptional patient care and career growth.