Respiratory Therapist Registered PRN

Vanderbilt Health; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer care for patients from neonate to geriatric, under supervision, ensuring quality control of equipment. This role supports the department director and collaborates with hospital teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

You will participate in oxygen delivery, ventilator management, arterial blood gas analysis, chest physiotherapy, and airway strategies to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold Tennessee licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy program with relevant certification.
• Experience preferred or relevant work experience in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide oxygen administration.
• Ventilator management.
• Non-invasive ventilator management.
• Airway management.
• Chest physiotherapy.
• Arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.

Skills

Oxygen administration

Ventilator management

Airway management

Blood gas analysis

Education

LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee

Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program

Tools

Ventilators

Airway devices

Job description

Overview

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the aim of changing the world. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something bigger and take pride in their work. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through patient care, education, and research.

Organization

Respiratory Therapy

Job Summary

Responsible for the administration of all Respiratory Care modalities on all age groups of patients from neonate through geriatric. Ensures quality control of equipment under the direct supervision of the Medical Director and Department Director. Collaborates with other professionals in and out of the Hospital to ensure effective, efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oxygen administration
• Arterial puncture and blood gas analysis
• Ventilator management
• Non-invasive ventilator management
• Aerosolized mediation
• Pulse oximetery
• Chest physiotherapy
• Airway management

Technical Capabilities

• Laboratory Testing & Analysis (Novice): Demonstrates knowledge of primary laboratory tests and can interpret results under general supervision.
• Respiratory Therapeutic Procedures (Novice): Proficient in respiratory therapeutic procedures with moderate difficulty.
• Airway Establishing / Manual Resuscitation (Novice): Proficient in airway establishing / manual resuscitation with moderate difficulty.
• Ventilator Management (Novice): Proficient in ventilator management with moderate difficulty; typically works under supervision.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area includes credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in various settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health's reputation for excellence and its role as a major center for patient referrals from the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care due to leadership in medical science and dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with awareness of how output affects related areas with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/Complexity: Analyses moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others; Builds and Maintains Relationships; Communicates Effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion; Solves Complex Problems; Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.
• Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work; Ensures Continuous Improvement; Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability; Steward Organizational Resources; Makes Data Driven Decisions.
• Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas; Applies Technology; Adapts to Change.

Position Qualifications

• Responsibilities: Not specified beyond the job duties listed above.
• Certifications: LIC-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
• Experience Level : Less than 1 year
• Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.