Respiratory Therapist (PRN) - Impactful Patient Care

Lifepoint Health®; Lawrenceburg (TN); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 58.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for PRN coverage. You will perform patient respiratory care, monitor responses to therapy, and collaborate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes in a community hospital setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree with TN licensure, NBRC credentials, and BLS cert; prior cardiopulmonary experience is preferred.

Formación

• Education: Associate Degree.
• Current Respiratory Therapist Licensure to practice in TN; Current Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist with NBRC.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire date.
• Minimum work experience: three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance; assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and resources.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Educación

Associate Degree

Descripción del empleo

Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for PRN coverage. You will perform patient respiratory care, monitor responses to therapy, and collaborate with the care team to ensure quality outcomes in a community hospital setting.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree with TN licensure, NBRC credentials, and BLS cert; prior cardiopulmonary experience is preferred.