Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — Ventilator & Critical Care

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to administer advanced respiratory care, monitor patient responses, and implement treatment plans under physician orders.

The role requires 1–3 years of acute care experience and RRT certification with ACLS/PALS; NICU sets require NRP and STABLE as applicable. The therapist will document thoroughly in the EMR and support infection control practices.

Competenze

• 1-3 years of respiratory experience in acute care preferred.
• RRT certification required.
• ACLS, PALS; NRP for NICU; STABLE for NICU if applicable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of EMR documentation and infection control.

Mansioni

• Administers advanced respiratory treatments and monitors patient responses.
• Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance.
• Performs ABG punctures and reports results promptly.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
• Documents treatments clearly and maintains compliance.
• Adheres to infection control standards and PPE use.

Conoscenze

Respiratory care procedures

Communication skills

Ventilator management

Airway maintenance

EMR documentation

Infection control

Regulatory compliance

Formazione

RRT certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

STABLE certification

Strumenti

EMR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Tennova Healthcare - North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to administer advanced respiratory care, monitor patient responses, and implement treatment plans under physician orders.

The role requires 1–3 years of acute care experience and RRT certification with ACLS/PALS; NICU sets require NRP and STABLE as applicable. The therapist will document thoroughly in the EMR and support infection control practices.