Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Lifepoint Health Careers; Lawrenceburg (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. through Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for night shift to help provide high-quality cardiopulmonary care at STRHS-Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg, TN.

You will measure lung function, administer prescribed therapies, monitor patient responses, and educate patients and families while supporting a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GE or Associate Degree in Science.
• Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in cardiopulmonary services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples per protocol.
• Delivers and assesses respiratory therapy as ordered; monitors patient condition.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls; provides appropriate treatment.
• Educates patient and family about illness and available community resources.
• Maintains respiratory care supplies and equipment; performs cleaning and calibration.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GE or Associate Degree in Science

Job description

Respiratory Therapist

Full Time (Night Shift)

Your experience matters

Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapistjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Essential Functions:

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
  Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• 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 other 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 perform preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma/GE or Associate Degree in Science required
• Required Licenses/ Certifications: Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice; BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.
• Minimum Work Experience: Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services preferred.

More about Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg

STRHS-Lawrenceburg, formerly Crockett Hospital, is a 99-bed, acute care facility located in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, 85 miles south of Nashville.

We have been providing the best healthcare in Lawrence County and surrounding counties in Southern Middle Tennessee since 1974. We expanded the facility and services in 1991 with the addition of an Outpatient Surgery Unit, a state-of-the-art 24-hour physician-staffed Emergency Department, and an Intensive Care Unit. The hospital opened a 10-bed Physical Rehabilitation Unit in 1997, and a Women's Health Center in 1999. Diagnostic imaging services include in-house MRI, Nuclear Medicine, CT, X-ray, Digital Mammography and Ultrasound. The Rehabilitation Unit provides Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies. In 2009, a $5.6 million construction was completed which expanded the Emergency Department, Outpatient Surgery Unit and Registration area.

STRHS-Lawrenceburg is dedicated to providing our friends and neighbors with the healthcare they need close to home. What makes us special is our staff. Our healthcare professionals are well-trained, dedicated, and above all else, caring. STRHS-Lawrenceburg is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and the Society of Chest Pain Centers.

EEOC Statement

"Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburgis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Southern TN Regional Health System - Lawrenceburgis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."