Registered Respiratory Therapist

Your future role at a glance

Location: McMinnville, TN

Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas River Park

Department: Respiratory Care

Schedule: PRN | Night Shift

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Evaluate patients with respiratory needs to design and implement customized care plans, ensuring the treatment type and frequency align perfectly with their specific diagnosis.
• Manage advanced respiratory care and life-support equipment, monitoring performance and patient response to ensure every breath supports optimal recovery.
• Respond as a vital member of the emergency resuscitation team, providing life-saving interventions and respiratory expertise during high-pressure "code" situations.
• Advocate for patient progress by monitoring clinical changes and communicating updates to the medical team, ensuring medications and treatments are adjusted for the best possible outcomes.
• Empower patients and their families through dedicated education, providing the clarity and community resources they need to manage their health condition confidently.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

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Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with respiratory needs to design and implement customized care plans, ensuring the treatment type and frequency align perfectly with their specific diagnosis.
• Manage advanced respiratory care and life-support equipment, monitoring performance and patient response to ensure every breath supports optimal recovery.
• Respond as a vital member of the emergency resuscitation team, providing life-saving interventions and respiratory expertise during high-pressure "code" situations.
• Advocate for patient progress by monitoring clinical changes and communicating updates to the medical team, ensuring medications and treatments are adjusted for the best possible outcomes.
• Empower patients and their families through dedicated education, providing the clarity and community resources they need to manage their health condition confidently.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.