Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT

Day/Night Shift Available Flexible Schedule

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an AMA Accredited Respiratory Therapy program and credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified (CRT) or Registered (RRT) Respiratory Therapist
• Must be licensed within the state of Tennessee
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• One year of clinical experience

Job Descriptions/Essential Functions:

• Assess Cardio-Pulmonary care given; identify problems and/or need for improvement; communicate information to department director, physician, or charge nurse as appropriate assess patients' needs and health status as required.
• Communicate to charge nurse or physician assistant with Cardio-Pulmonary Quality Assurance activities, as requested.
• Provides skilled, evidence-based care competently under the direction of a physician, and evaluates the efficacy of problem-solving techniques and activities implemented to improve the department.
• Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards, obtains and documents allergies, medications, procedures, immunizations, past medical history, family history, social history, chief complaint, and vital signs.

Apply now to be considered.