Respiratory Therapist II: Ventilator Care

Ascension St Vincent; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is hiring a respiratory therapist for night shift to perform routine respiratory care procedures across acute, critical care and outpatient settings. The role requires the ability to initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and to educate students, patients and families.

Candidates should have graduated from an approved respiratory therapy program and possess LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials; 1 year of relevant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
• LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee certification required.
• 1 year relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation.
• Provides education for students in affiliated clinical training programs as well as patients and families.
• Performs routine respiratory care procedures in the acute care, critical care and outpatient environment independently.

Skills

Ventilator Management

Respiratory Therapeutic Procedures

Laboratory Testing & Analysis

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is hiring a respiratory therapist for night shift to perform routine respiratory care procedures across acute, critical care and outpatient settings. The role requires the ability to initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation and to educate students, patients and families.

Candidates should have graduated from an approved respiratory therapy program and possess LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials; 1 year of relevant experience is preferred.