Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN

3 weeks ago


Springfield, Tennessee, United States TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN to join our team at TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center. As a Respiratory Therapist PRN, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and working collaboratively with our healthcare team to ensure the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • Perform assessments of patients to determine their respiratory care needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Initiate and follow through with protocols in the policy and procedure manual and as approved by the department and medical staff.
  • Observe patient responses to therapy, evaluate, and record in the patient's record, immediately reporting adverse reactions following established mechanisms.
  • Maintain department master records, recording procedures performed, new starts, and DCs in a timely manner, and noting reasons for any missed treatments.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary care planning by regularly attending care conferences and keeping care plans up to date.
  • Respond to emergent situations in the hospital and assist with providing respiratory support.
  • Assist with the on-going evaluation and renewal of therapy by direct communication with ordering practitioners as directed by policy and as assigned.
  • Make oxygen rounds as necessary and appropriate, causing the safe and effective use of supplies and equipment.
  • Provide instruction to patients, family, staff, and students about theory, therapy, and equipment used in Respiratory Care procedures and techniques, and documents such as required.
  • Provide instruction and referral for Home care patients and their families/care givers.
  • Demonstrate 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.
  • Provide complete reports to on-coming personnel and take complete reports from off-going personnel.
  • Participate in annual clinical competency education.
  • 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.
  • Assist in the orientation of new nursing and RC personnel to the department, CCU, ER, Nursery, and hospital settings.
  • Provide developmentally appropriate care to support patients of all ages during their hospitalization.
  • Demonstrate 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.
  • Support multidisciplinary quality assessment and improvement activities by participating in improving important aspects of care.
  • Participate in improving care by serving on committees or task forces, collecting data when appropriate, and sharing ideas for improvement.
  • Serve on Process Improvement Teams as requested and report significant quality and/or risk-related problems.
  • Maintain a good attendance record and follow all hospital rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain open and effective communications with patients and their nurses, physicians, peers, supervisors, and students.
  • Establish and maintain excellent interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships.
  • Attend departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital.
  • Always practice good customer relations skills.
  • Maintain an orderly and neat department and work area at all times.
  • Answer and respond to all calls and pages to the Department.
  • Maintain knowledge of recent advances in medical principles of respiratory therapy equipment, procedures, and drugs.
  • Perform EKG testing as necessary and as requested in the absence of the regular Cardiology Staff.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of specialized examinations and tests associated with respiratory therapy and understand the reasons for the individual patient's needs and respiratory therapy plan.
  • Display clinical knowledge and manipulative skills regarding the care, operation, servicing, and repair of all Pulmonary Services equipment.
  • Make daily rounds and check all emergency equipment and supplies.
  • Observe that proper safety measures are enforced in the techniques used on patients receiving therapy.
  • Maintain high safety standards in the hospital.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Current TN Certified Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
  • Current BLS required (or obtain within 30 days of hire).
  • Current PALS/NRP/ACLS required (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
  • Annual Maternal/Neonatal simulations per policy.
  • NBRC certification preferred.
  • Demonstration of critical care proficiency.
  • PC, math, and communication skills.
  • Mechanical abilities are required.
  • Ability to organize work, set priorities, and perform detailed work.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
What Qualifications You Will Need
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
  • PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT), or Licensed Certified Respiratory Therapist (LCRT).

No Travel Required.

2 years experience Required Years of Experience.

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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.



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