Respiratory Therapist

TriStar Summit Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental,  &

Vision benefits and behavioral health

Time off & paid leave

401(k) with match

Tuition and certification support

Employee discounts

Job summary

TriStar Summit Medical Center in Nashville, TN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift (7pm–7am). The role requires delivering high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care and aligning with state and specialty standards.

You will perform assessments, administer therapies, assist with airway management, and monitor ventilation. Qualifications include TN licensure, NBRC-CRT or NBRC-RRT within 30 days, ACLS/NRP/BLS/PALS within specified windows, and an Associate Degree.

Qualifications

• ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• NRP must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• BLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• PALS must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• TN Respiratory Therapist licensure is required.
• NBRC-CRT or NBRC-RRT must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document patient assessment including breath sounds and cuff pressure.
• Administer respiratory therapies such as oxygen delivery and chest physiotherapy.
• Assist with placement of artificial airways and manage mechanical ventilation.
• Monitor patient response and notify provider of any adverse changes.
• Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• Respond to emergent situations and ensure airway integrity during resuscitation.

Skills

ACLS

NRP

BLS

PALS

TN Licensure

NBRC-CRT/RRT

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

7pm-7am Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Summit Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

RRT/CRT

Night Shift

7pm-7am

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Respiratory Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar Summit Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
• You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
• You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
• You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
• You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What qualifications you will need:

• ACLS must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• NRP must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Associate Degree
• BLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• TN Respiratory Therapist licensure
• (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

Benefits

TriStar Summit 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Summit is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility. We serve Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center. We offer a full array of acute care services. These include cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation and women's services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.