Respiratory Therapist CRT — Cardio-Pulmonary Care

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

401(k) plan with 100% match

Education support

Fertility & family building

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville is seeking a Respiratory Therapist CRT to provide Cardiopulmonary care per physician orders, policies, and procedures.

You will administer respiratory care, perform diagnostics, operate and maintain equipment, and monitor patient responses.

Qualifications include Associate Degree, CRT/ RRT certification, ACLS/BCLS/PALS within specified timeframes, and at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• ACLS within 1 year of employment start date
• BCLS within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS within 1 year of employment start date
• Associate Degree required
• CRT/NBRC certification or RRT/RCP state license
• One year of experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver and assess responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures
• Utilize oxygen and respiratory gas equipment such as masks, tents and incubators
• Administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs
• Measure ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and response to treatment
• Set up, operate, clean, sterilize, and store respiratory therapy equipment

Skills

Cardiopulmonary care

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville is seeking a Respiratory Therapist CRT to provide Cardiopulmonary care per physician orders, policies, and procedures.

You will administer respiratory care, perform diagnostics, operate and maintain equipment, and monitor patient responses.

Qualifications include Associate Degree, CRT/ RRT certification, ACLS/BCLS/PALS within specified timeframes, and at least one year of experience.