Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations. To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

• Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan
• Provides respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical/ surgical conditions
• Performing/assisting insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes
• Performing timely and accurate documentation with the idea of real time charting.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement
• Educating and counseling patients, family members, and caregivers

Required:

• Associates Of Science Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program and less than 1 year Six (6) to twelve (12) months' experience in Respiratory Care or other related field, upon hire
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: TN, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 30 Days and
• Registered Respiratory Therapist, within 12 - months and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 30 Days

CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.