Respiratory Therapist

4 days ago


Springfield, Tennessee, United States TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center Full time
Company Overview

TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center is a 109-bed acute care hospital 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.

Estimated Salary

$74,457 per year based on industry standards for Respiratory Therapists in Tennessee.

Job Description

Delivering Quality Patient Care

The Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in our patient care team, providing high-quality respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department.

This involves performing assessment of patients, determining needs related to treatment regimes ordered by medical professionals, and monitoring patients receiving invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.

The ideal candidate will have strong critical thinking skills, be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
  2. Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for and response to respiratory therapy.
  3. Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
  4. Assist with placement of artificial airways and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
  5. Monitor patient response and notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
  6. Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients and respond to emergent patient situations.
Qualifications and Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A current TN Registered Respiratory Therapist License.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain within 30 days of employment.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or obtain within 90 days of employment.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or obtain within 90 days of employment.
  • RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT/RCP) certification.
Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
  • Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
  • Retirement readiness and rollover assistance services.
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
  • Colleague recognition program.
  • 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 offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.


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