RRT in Baxter, TN

Job Description

Job Description

Active Respiratory Therapist license and 2+ years of in-patient hospital Respiratory Therapy experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Respiratory Therapists with a proven track record are invited to apply for a contract assignment in a dynamic short-term acute care setting. This role requires advanced clinical competencies and a proactive approach to patient care, specifically for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) professionals.

Schedule/Hours:

• Night shifts: 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:00)
• Rotating weekends required
• No on-call
• Guaranteed hours with call-off: max 12 hours per 2 weeks

Qualifications:

• Active Tennessee respiratory therapy license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Minimum of 2 years recent experience as a respiratory therapist; first-time travelers are not eligible
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Nursery experience and NRP certification preferred, but not required
• Willingness to comply with smoke-free and professional appearance policies (tattoos below the neck allowed if appropriate, non-ear piercing jewelry removed)
• Open to candidates outside a 50-mile radius only; locals not accepted
• Pending licenses not accepted

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive respiratory therapy care in alignment with facility protocols
• Perform advanced procedures and assessments for respiratory needs in adult and select pediatric populations
• Utilize Paragon for charting and documentation
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain compliance with all infection control, safety, and privacy standards
• No floating outside core competencies

Additional Details:

• Work in a 232-bed facility
• Free on-site parking
• Provider’s choice of scrub color
• Flu/COVID vaccination declination considered case by case

If you meet these qualifications and are available to start as soon as possible, seize this opportunity to make a significant impact in a respected healthcare environment. Apply today to begin the next chapter in your career as a valued respiratory therapy professional!

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