Respiratory Therapist

Parkridge Medical Center; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Fertility benefits

PTO & leave

Job summary

Parkridge Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care in accordance with physician orders and department procedures. You will perform diagnostic tests to assist in diagnosing heart and lung disorders and deliver therapies as ordered.

The role requires ACLS/BCLS within 30 days, an associate degree, and state certification (TN RRT/RCP) with NBRC-RRT credentials. Join a large, patient-focused hospital near downtown Chattanooga.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Associate Degree is required.
• TN license and NBRC RRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess respiratory care per plan of care and ordered therapies.
• Operate and monitor oxygen equipment, masks, tents, and incubators.
• Administer prescribed doses of gases and aerosol medications.
• Measure ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas values.
• Monitor patient condition and communicate treatment progress.
• Set up, operate, clean, sterilize, and store respiratory therapy equipment.

Skills

ACLS within 30 days

BCLS within 30 days

Education

Associate Degree

TN (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

NBRC-RRT

Job description

Shift: Full-Time Nights

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Respiratory Therapist - Nights? At Parkridge Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist - Nights like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As the Registered Respiratory Therapist(RRT), you will be responsible for providing Cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies and procedures. The RRT administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, performs diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders.

What you will do in this role:?

• Deliver and assess responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• Utilize various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents and incubators.
• Administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.
• Measure ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and general acceptance of treatment.
• Perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment

What Qualifications You Will Need

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree
• TN (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner, and (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Respiratory Therapist - Nights opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.