Respiratory Therapist Registered

Ascension; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

EAP

Counseling

Spiritual care

Stress management

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to assess patients, plan care, and deliver advanced respiratory support. You will collaborate with the medical team to monitor conditions, communicate findings in real time, and educate patients and families about treatment options.

Role requires BLS within 30 days, NBRC Registered and TN Board credentials within set timeframes.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• NBRC Registered credential within 180 days of hire or transfer.
• TN Board of Respiratory Care credential prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

• Lead Clinical Assessment and Care Planning aligned with diagnosis and recovery goals.
• Deliver advanced respiratory modalities to stabilize patients.
• Monitor patient conditions and provide high fidelity data for safe care transitions.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and recovery programs.
• Respond to emergencies as part of the code team providing respiratory interventions.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Ventilation modalities

Critical care

Real-time communication

Patient education

Emergency response

Education

NBRC Registered credential

Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care credential

Associate's/Technical degree or HSD with experience

Job description

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: PRN

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Murfreesboro, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford
• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead Clinical Assessment and Care Planning Take command of respiratory health by evaluating patient needs and developing tailored plans of care that align with diagnosis and long term recovery goals.
• Master Advanced Respiratory Modalities Deliver expert care using sophisticated ventilation and treatment technologies to stabilize patients and drive superior clinical outcomes during critical windows.
• Champion Real Time Clinical Communication Act as a vital link in the medical team by meticulously monitoring patient conditions and providing high fidelity data to ensure safe and effective care transitions.
• Empower Patients Through Specialized Education Provide compassionate guidance to patients and families regarding their health conditions while connecting them to essential community support and recovery programs.
• Support Rapid Emergency Resuscitation Respond with precision and decisive action as a key member of the emergency code team to provide life saving respiratory interventions during high pressure situations.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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