Respiratory Therapist, Nights

Job TitleNashville General Hospital is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for Full-time Nights as an RRT.Job DescriptionThe Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests at both basic and advanced levels of therapeutic procedures. Respiratory Care Practitioners work alongside physicians and nurses to create treatment plans and evaluate the progress of treatment through the use of aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy. This position will work every other weekend and has a holiday requirement.As an RRT, you will:Administers Respiratory Therapy Care and life support as requested by physicianProperly evaluates lung/breath sounds. Properly evaluates therapeutic objectivesPerforms arterial puncture including sample collection. Evaluates ventilator function in relation to blood gases. Checks ventilator patients at three hour intervals or as needed; makes a complete check of equipment functions. EST or SSI ventilators between patients.Performing oxygen setups and rounding on oxygen patients. Performing aerosol treatments, scanning medications, and dispensing meds from Acudose. Setup and monitors CPAP/BIPAP and Pulse oximetryConsistently utilizes Universal Precautions and adheres to Infection Control policies and blood borne pathogen guidelinesRequired Skills & QualificationsGraduate of a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation Respiratory Care or having passed a National Board Respiratory Care Exam or its equivalent.BLS, ACLS, NRP RequiredAbout Nashville General HospitalNashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville's original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community.Our BenefitsBenefits begin on the first day of the month after one full calendar month of employmentPrograms to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expensesMetro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expensesShort and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly payLife Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contributionShift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and WeekendsTuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday bankedFlexible Spending AccountsFree Parking for all employeesNashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. We are an E-Verify employer.For more information, please visit the following links: E-Verify Participation Poster: English | Spanish E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English | Spanish