Respiratory Therapist, Certified

Lifepoint Health; Athens (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens, TN, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver and evaluate respiratory care per plan of care. You will measure lung function, analyze ABG results, and respond to codes while educating patients and families about illness and available resources.

The role includes equipment maintenance, sterilization, and involvement in cardiac stress testing and related diagnostics to support optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee Respiratory Therapist license (ABG endorsed).
• Associate degree or equivalent Respiratory Therapy program completed.
• BLS certification required at hire.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
• Operates electrophysiology/cardiac stress test equipment to perform clinical diagnostic electrophysiologic/cardiac stress test exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.

Skills

Lung capacity measurement

Blood gas analysis

Therapy administration

Emergency response

Patient education

Equipment maintenance

Cardiac stress testing

Policy evaluation

Education

Tennessee Respiratory Therapist license

ABG endorsement

Associate degree or equivalent

BLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

Sterilization equipment

ECG/EP equipment

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary

Schedule:

Days

Your experience matters:

Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute:

A Respiratory Therapist who excels in this role:

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
• Operates electrophysiology/cardiac stress test equipment to perform clinical diagnostic electrophysiologic/cardiac stress test exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for:

Applicants should have a current Tennessee Respiratory Therapist license. Must be ABG Endorsed. Associates degree or completion of a Respiratory Therapy Certification Program. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required at the time of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required within 6 months of hire

More about Starr Regional Medical Center:

Starr Regional Medical Center is a 118-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Athens and Etowah, TN community for over 50 years.

EEOC Statement

"Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran