Are you a Tennessee-licensed Respiratory Care Therapist that strives to help your patients regain their independence and quality of life? Are you looking for a position that will put your positive patient care techniques, decision-making abilities, and prioritization skills to work toward the success of your patients and team? Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation is currently seeking a Full-time Respiratory Care Therapist. This position reports to the Respiratory Care Department Manager or to the VP of Quality and Compliance and will be responsible for evaluating, treating, managing, and monitoring adolescent and adult patients with deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system. The successful candidate will exercise broad independent clinical judgement while working independently in the absence of the Respiratory Care Manager. They will also be responsible for training assigned students and orientees. Come join the Siskin family and Make A Difference in the lives of our patients!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -
Experience:
- One year of experience in Respiratory Care preferred.
- Must have a general understanding of computers.
Licensure / Certification:
- Licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Respiratory Care Therapist with a Blood Gas Endorsement
- Maintain BLS and ACLS Certification
- Registered or Certified by the NBRC
- Minimum of one year of Acute Care or LTAC experience preferred
Skills:
- CPAP/BiPAP, Pulse Oximetery, Compressors, Vapotherm, AED's, Percussions, In-check Dial
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
- Hospital
- Inpatient
- Rehabilitation center
Shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- ACLS Certification (Preferred)
- RCT (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person