Respiratory Therapist PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Shift: Nights

Are you seeking PRN career opportunities as a Respiratory Therapist with your current employer? We have an exciting position available for you to join our organization, a leading provider of healthcare services in the nation.

Benefits

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The benefits include:

• Extensive medical coverage that includes many common services at little to no cost. This encompasses prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, telemedicine services, and complimentary AirMed medical transportation.
  
• Additional options for dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
  
• Fertility and family-building benefits through Progyny.
  
• Complimentary counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
  
• Family support options, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources, and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, depending on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover services, along with preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance, including tuition support, student loan assistance, certification support, and scholarships for dependents.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program, which includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams consist of dedicated and compassionate colleagues. Are you interested in working as a Respiratory Therapist PRN where your commitment to fostering positive patient interactions is appreciated? If you are passionate about caring for others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We value your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be pivotal in guiding patients through both routine care and critical situations. You will conduct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing both invasive and noninvasive ventilation in various care environments. You will have access to cutting-edge respiratory technology, mentorship from seasoned RT leaders, and the support of a reliable, collaborative team that will help you succeed and grow professionally. With consistent and predictable scheduling, you will have the stability and resources necessary to provide exceptional care, enhance your skills, and make a significant impact on patient health daily.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Evaluating respiratory status by conducting focused examinations, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the necessity for respiratory interventions.
• Administering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments in emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Overseeing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting both invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and reacting swiftly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, collaborating with physicians and nurses, and assisting in stabilizing newborns during deliveries when necessary.
• Ensuring equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; maintaining readiness and preventive maintenance; safely transporting ventilated patients; and adhering to all infection-prevention protocols.

Qualifications Required:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of the employment start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.
• Neonate Resuscitation certification must be obtained within 90 days of the employment start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of the employment start date.
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner certification.

Our facility is a 109-bed acute care hospital located in Springfield, Tennessee, dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of Robertson County and surrounding areas. We provide a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, women’s health, and diagnostic imaging. Our mission is to enhance community and patient wellness through the collaboration of skilled and compassionate employees and physicians.

Our organization has been recognized multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

‘Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.‘ - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
Co-Founder

If you are seeking a role that offers fulfillment and personal development, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist PRN position. We review all applications, and qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock your potential and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.