Respiratory Therapist CRT - Cardio-Pulmonary Care

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Tuition/education support

Employee discounts

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care per physician orders and department policies. You will perform diagnostic tests and administer therapies to patients with heart and lung disorders.

Responsibilities include delivering prescribed therapies, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining respiratory equipment. A 1-year experience is preferred, with certification requirements as listed.

Qualifications

• ACLS, BLS, and PALS within required timeframes
• Associate degree required
• CRT/RRT certification required or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiopulmonary care per physician orders and department procedures
• Deliver and assess therapy, including routine and intensive treatment and diagnostics
• Use oxygen and therapeutic gas equipment
• Administer prescribed gases and aerosol medications
• Measure ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas analyses
• Maintain, clean, sterilize, and store respiratory therapy equipment

Skills

ACLS within 1 year

BLS within 30 days

PALS within 1 year

Patient care

Communication

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

CRT/RRT certification

NBRC certification

Job description

TriStar Centennial Medical Center seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care per physician orders and department policies. You will perform diagnostic tests and administer therapies to patients with heart and lung disorders.

Responsibilities include delivering prescribed therapies, monitoring patient responses, and maintaining respiratory equipment. A 1-year experience is preferred, with certification requirements as listed.