Respiratory Therapist

Parkridge Health System; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounts

Free counseling services

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Chattanooga is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts. Responsibilities include providing cardiopulmonary care services, administering respiratory therapy, and performing diagnostic tests to support patient health. The ideal candidate should hold an Associate Degree, obtain ACLS and BCLS certifications within 30 days of employment, and have relevant state licenses. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including medical coverage and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiopulmonary care services as per physician orders.
• Administer respiratory care and life support to patients.
• Perform diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient monitoring

Oxygen therapy administration

Education

Associate Degree

RRT/RCP-State Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC-RRT)

Job description

Overview

Competitive Sign-On Bonus available for all qualified candidates! Shift: Full-Time Nights. Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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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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, and 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 Support 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, including cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment, intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, rehabilitation, a state-of-the-art neurosurgery program, OB-GYN services, a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 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 of 270,000 dedicated professionals. Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Respiratory Therapist - Nights opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.