RRT - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time - Nights

Nashville General Hospital is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for Full-time Nights as an RRT.

The 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 physician

Performs arterial puncture including sample collection. Evaluates ventilator function in relation to blood gases. makes a complete check of equipment functions. Performing aerosol treatments, scanning medications, and dispensing meds from Acudose. Consistently utilizes Universal Precautions and adheres to Infection Control policies and blood borne pathogen guidelines

Graduate 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.

About Nashville General Hospital

Nashville 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.

Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses

• Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
• Life 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 contribution
• Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
• Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
• 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. We are an E-Verify employer.

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