Respiratory Therapist RRT

Registered Respiratory Therapist

TriStar Skyline Medical Center

Lebanon, TN 37090

Posted 9 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time Part Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Respiratory Therapist RRT

    Description

    Introduction

    Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Respiratory Therapist RRT with TriStar Skyline Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

    Now offering competitive sign-on bonus to external candidates with 1+ years of experience!

    Benefits

    TriStar Skyline Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

    • 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
    • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
    • 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
    • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
    • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
    • 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 that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

    Learn more about Employee Benefits

    Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

    Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the TriStar Skyline Medical Center family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Respiratory Therapist RRT to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

    Job Summary and Qualifications

    As the Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing Cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies and procedures. The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, performs diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders.

    What you will do in this role:

    • You will deliver and assess responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
    • You will utilize various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents and incubators.
    • You will administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.
    • You will measure ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis.
    • You will monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and general acceptance of treatment.
    • You will perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.

    What qualifications you will need:

    • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

    • TN RRT license with ABG endorsement required.

    • BLS health care provider within 30 days

    • ACLS requiredwithin 6 months of hire

    • 1 year experience highly preferred

    • 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

    • STABLE must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

    • Associate Degree

    • 1 year experience highly preferred

    • TN RRT license with ABG endorsement required.

    • State Registered Respiratory Therapist, or Licensed Respiratory Therapist, or RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)

    TriStar Skyline Medical Center is a 250+ bed facility. We are Tennessee's first comprehensive stroke center and a national leader in neuroscience. In addition, we are equipped with 3 helipads, new ICU and Medical/Surgical floors, and burn care services. We offer a CARF accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation program and are an ACS verified Level II Trauma Center. As an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI, TriStar Skyline is a leading provider of emergency heart care.


    'There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.'- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

    HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

    Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Respiratory Therapist RRT opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

    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.

  • Candidate Profile

    Qualification Associate Degree
  • Job Benefit(s)

    Education Assistance Flexible Spending Account Pet Insurance Paid time off Family leave Identity Theft Protection Stock Purchase Plan