Weekend Respiratory Therapist: Lead Pulmonary Care & Rehab

Sweetwater Care; Scenic Heights (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Winchester, TN seeks a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist for weekend full-time coverage in our skilled nursing facility. The RT will administer therapies under physician orders and coordinate care with nursing and infection prevention staff.

You’ll work under the Pulmonary Program Coordinator to provide safe, effective pulmonary care, assess patients, and document outcomes while promoting health and wellbeing for residents.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Active CRT or RRT credential.
• ACLS and BLS certification current.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of pulmonary therapies and licensure requirements within the facility.
• Administers respiratory therapy treatments and understands potential side effects.
• Assesses patient pain and coordinates interventions to support rehabilitation.
• Follows infection control and departmental sterilization procedures.
• Documents data in the patient’s medical record after Pulmonary Program activities.
• Operates and tests respiratory equipment for safety and functionality.
• Formulates care plans based on learning needs and includes patient/family in teaching.
• Oversees daily shift operations as in-charge therapist, coordinating with nurses and physicians.

Education

Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure

AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy

CRT or RRT credential

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Sweetwater Care in Winchester, TN seeks a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist for weekend full-time coverage in our skilled nursing facility. The RT will administer therapies under physician orders and coordinate care with nursing and infection prevention staff.

You’ll work under the Pulmonary Program Coordinator to provide safe, effective pulmonary care, assess patients, and document outcomes while promoting health and wellbeing for residents.