Respiratory Therapist - Evenings

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at a leading healthcare provider. This role offers the opportunity to deliver critical cardiopulmonary care, ensuring patient comfort and safety. You will be responsible for administering therapy, monitoring patient conditions, and operating specialized equipment. With a commitment to community care and a supportive work environment, this position promises personal growth and the chance to make a real difference in patients' lives. If you're ready to advance your career in a compassionate setting, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan with Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Free Counseling Services

Flexible Spending Accounts

Referral Services

Colleague Recognition Program

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Qualifications

• Must obtain various certifications within the first year of employment.
• Experience in delivering respiratory care and life support.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care and life support to patients.
• Perform diagnostic tests and monitor patient responses.
• Set up and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy

Diagnostic Testing

Monitoring Patient Conditions

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Tools

Oxygen Therapy Equipment

Aerosol Drug Delivery Systems

Job description

Description

Sign-On Bonus available for qualified, external candidates!

Shift: Evenings, 2:30pm-11pm

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an RRT today with TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center.

Benefits

TriStar Hendersonville 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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as an RRT. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As the Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing Cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies and procedures. The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, performs diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders.

What you will do in this role:

• You will deliver and assess responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
• You will utilize various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents and incubators.
• You will administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.
• You will measure ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis.
• You will monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and general acceptance of treatment.
• You will perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• Certificate must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.
• RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP), or State Registered Respiratory Therapist must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date.

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a 150 bed hospital that has provided high-quality health care for over 40 years. The facility is the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County and a Certified Primary Stroke Center. The Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville, featuring Sumner County’s only Level II NICU services which hosts spacious LDRP suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient services. In addition, our facility is Gold Seal Certified in Total Hip and Total with The Joint Commission.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our RRT opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.