Respiratory Therapist

Health Marketing; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is hiring a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide evidence-based respiratory care in an acute-care setting in Franklin, Tennessee. The role involves assessing respiratory status, managing ventilators, performing ABGs, and delivering oxygen and aerosol therapies for diverse patient populations.

You will collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams, educate patients and families, and respond promptly to respiratory emergencies while upholding safety and high-quality

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking abilities.
• Proficient with ventilator management and respiratory therapies.
• Ability to perform ABG collection and interpretation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork, patient education focus.
• Compassionate, safety-first approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and determine appropriate interventions.
• Operate and manage mechanical ventilation and related equipment.
• Collect and interpret ABGs to guide treatment decisions.
• Administer oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments as prescribed.
• Respond to respiratory emergencies with timely care.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care needs.

Skills

RRT credential

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Communication skills

Patient education

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides evidence-based respiratory care in an acute-care setting. Responsibilities include assessing patients’ respiratory status, managing and operating ventilators, performing arterial blood gases (ABGs), and administering oxygen and aerosol therapies for diverse populations.

Key Duties

• Evaluate patients and implement appropriate respiratory interventions
• Operate and manage mechanical ventilation and related equipment
• Collect and interpret ABGs to guide treatment
• Administer oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and provide timely care
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care needs

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
• Proficiency with ventilator management and respiratory therapies
• Ability to perform ABGs and apply results to patient care
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-education skills
• Compassionate, safety-focused approach to patient care