Respiratory Therapist

6 days ago


Dickson, Tennessee, United States TriStar Horizon Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in providing high-quality patient-centered care in the respiratory department. As a key member of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct patient assessments, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
  • Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Assist with placement of artificial airways and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
  • Monitor patient response to therapy and notify providers as necessary.
  • Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients and respond to emergent patient situations.
Requirements
  • State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
  • Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year of employment.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 1 year of employment.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 1 year of employment.
About TriStar Horizon Medical Center

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is a 150+ bed regional medical center that offers a full array of services, including cardiology, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, inpatient rehabilitation, oncology, orthopedics, and women's services. We are an accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services.

HCA Healthcare, our parent company, has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years. We are committed to providing high-quality patient care and are dedicated to making a positive impact in our community.



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