Respiratory Therapist

TriStar Horizon Medical Center; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Free counseling services

Paid time off

Fertility and family building benefits

Job summary

A regional medical center is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to guide patients through care and critical moments. The role involves performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing ventilation and airway techniques across various care settings. Qualifications include a valid TN license and NBRC credential. Join a collaborative team in an environment that supports your professional growth and well-being, with a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical coverage and education assistance.

Qualifications

• TN Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in relevant field necessary.
• Active NBRC credential must be maintained.
• STABLE must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• PALS must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and determine interventions.
• Deliver therapies in emergency and critical care settings.
• Manage ventilation and airway placement during procedures.
• Educate patients and collaborate with care teams.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and ensure safety standards.

Skills

TN Licensure (RRT/RCP-State)

Active NBRC credential

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree

Tools

Ventilators

Airway equipment

Job description

Competitive Sign-On Bonus available for all qualified candidates!
Shift: Evenings 1pm-1am

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Respiratory Therapist? At TriStar Horizon 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

TriStar Horizon 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.

Learn More About Employee Benefits

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 like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. With consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Your role will include:

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence‑based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection‑prevention standards.

What qualifications you will need:

• TN Licensure (RRT/RCP‑State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner or CRTT (12 mo. to RRT transition)
• Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree
• Active NBRC credential
• STABLE must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Neonate Resuscitate, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt, or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center. We offer a full array of services. These include cardiology and diagnostic imaging, emergency, inpatient rehabilitation, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Horizon is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. Our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services. They offer a 24/7, full‑service ER that provides the same services as our main campus emergency room.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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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.