Respiratory Therapist: Compassionate Care & Flexible Schedule

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Respiratory Therapy team provides essential respiratory care to patients as ordered by physicians, following established standards and practices. The role requires the ability to work with limited supervision and to adapt to a range of patient ages, with a focus on safety and quality outcomes.

Certifications as LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist in Tennessee and relevant work experience are required.

Qualifications

• Certifications: LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
• Experience Level: Less than 1 year
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies knowledge of the cardiopulmonary system in order to perform the delivery of clinical care, while utilizing standards and practice and in accordance with the hospital mission and vision.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of human behavior ranging from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard towards all patients and co-workers.
• Establishes measurable yearly goals and objectives.

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Respiratory Therapy team provides essential respiratory care to patients as ordered by physicians, following established standards and practices. The role requires the ability to work with limited supervision and to adapt to a range of patient ages, with a focus on safety and quality outcomes.

Certifications as LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist in Tennessee and relevant work experience are required.