RRT - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time - Nights

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Respiratory Therapist - RRT FT Nights? At TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Sign on bonus eligible to qualifying candidates

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
~ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
~ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
~Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
~ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
~ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
~ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
~ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
~ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
~ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.


We are looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist - RRT FT Nights like you to be a part of our team.
FT NIGHTS

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
Ø Initiates and follows through with protocols in the policy and procedure manual and as approved by the department and medical staff.
Ø Observes the response of the patients to therapy evaluates and records in the patient’s record. Immediately reports adverse reactions following established mechanisms.
Chart treatments and procedure accurate in the forms provided immediately upon completion. Enters appropriate information into the hospital computer system accurately and completely.
Ø Participates in Multidisciplinary Care Planning by regularly attending care conferences and by keeping care plans up to date. Respond to emergent situations in the hospital and assists with providing respiratory support.
Ø Assist with the on-going evaluation and renewal of therapy by direct communication with ordering practitioners as directed by policy and as assigned.
Ø Makes oxygen rounds as necessary and appropriate, causing the safe and effective use of supplies and equipment. Ø Provides instruction to patients, family, staff, and students about theory, therapy, and equipment used in Respiratory Care procedures and techniques, and documents such as required. Ø Demonstrates competence and provide for the cleaning, sterilization, assembly and maintenance of equipment and stocking of supplies in the department and the floors, as necessary and appropriate.
Ø Seek to improve performance by participating in self-development activities, in-services, and continuing education that is appropriate for the effective and efficient delivery of Respiratory Care. May be requested to prepare and provide in-service presentations to the staff.
Ø Assists in the orientation of new nursing and RC personnel to the department, CCU, ER, Nursery, and hospital settings.
Demonstrates competence in the care of neonatal, pediatric, adult or frail elderly groups of patients (when/if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient’s age-related and other physical, psycho social and cultural needs and carrying out patient care activities.
Ø Supports multidisciplinary quality assessment and improvement activities by participating in improving important aspects of care. Participates in improving care by serving on committees or task forces, collecting data when appropriate and sharing ideas for improvement. Serves on Process Improvement Teams as requested and reports significant quality and/or risk related problems.
Ø Maintains a good attendance record and follows all hospital rules, policies and procedures.
Ø Attends departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital.
Ø Maintains knowledge of recent advances in medical principles of respiratory therapy equipment, procedures, and drugs.
Ø Performs EKG testing as necessary and as requested in the absence of the regular Cardiology Staff.
Ø Demonstrates knowledge of specialized examinations and tests associated with respiratory therapy and understand the reasons for the individual patient’s needs and respiratory therapy plan.
Ø Displays clinical knowledge and manipulative skills regarding the care, operation, servicing, and repair of all Pulmonary Services equipment. Brings non-functioning equipment to the attention of the department Coordinator.
Ø Makes daily rounds and checks all emergency equipment and supplies.
Ø Observes that proper safety measures are enforced in the techniques used on patients receiving therapy. Maintains high safety standards in the hospital.
Ø Current TN Registered Respiratory Therapist License
Ø Annual Maternal/Neonatal simulations per policy
Ø Mechanical abilities are required
Ø Basic computer skills
You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)


TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center is a 109-bed acute care hospital in Springfield Tennessee that is dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of Robertson County and the surrounding areas. We offer a full array of services, including emergency care, orthopedics, cardiology, women's care and diagnostic imaging. Our Mission is to enhance community and patient wellness through the teamwork of skilled and compassionate employees and physicians.


HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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