Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift, Critical Care Support

Lifepoint Health®; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. You will measure lung function, analyze blood gases, and deliver prescribed therapies while monitoring patient status.

The role emphasizes policy evaluation, code response, patient education, and managing respiratory supplies and equipment maintenance. A CRT/RRT license and BCLS are required, with ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; an Associate Degree in Science is preferred.
• Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in cardiopulmonary services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples; delivers and monitors therapy per plan of care.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies based on outcomes and best practices.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls; delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates patient and family about illness and community resources.
• Monitors and distributes respiratory care supplies and maintains equipment.

Skills

CRT license

RRT license

BCLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate Degree in Science

Job description

Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. You will measure lung function, analyze blood gases, and deliver prescribed therapies while monitoring patient status.

The role emphasizes policy evaluation, code response, patient education, and managing respiratory supplies and equipment maintenance. A CRT/RRT license and BCLS are required, with ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.