Registered Respiratory Therapist-Full-Time at Sodexo at Erlanger Health System

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Care, Critical Care, ABG Endorsed, Airway Management, CPR, Time Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Assessment Skills, CQI Team Participation, Preceptor Responsibilities, Clinical Training Assistance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: Reports to the team leader. Chief objective of this position is that the employee must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the area of Respiratory Care with the emphasis in critical care. Education: Required: Associate of Science in Respiratory Care, or graduate of an NBRC and AMA approved Respiratory Program meeting requirement for eligibility of the NBRC Exam. Preferred: Bachelor degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field. Experience: Required: One (1) year of clinical experience as a respiratory therapist. Clinical training from an accredited Respiratory Care program is acceptable. Preferred: Two-Three (2-3) years of critical care experience as a registered therapist. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: (RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care. State approved license to practice respiratory care in the state of Tennessee, ABG endorsed. Current AHA BLS completed prior to going to the unit/ department and maintained going forward Preferred: Current ACLS/PALS/NRP certification Department Position Summary: Must have an understanding of the principles and practices of respiratory therapy. Computer, time management, analytical and communication skills are a must. Proficient with all equipment utilized in the respiratory care department. Critical Care and general floor care assessment and functional skills are a must. Must be advanced in critical care and general floor care for the patient population served: school/age to older adults. Therapists will be a part of the CQI team, in data collection for improvements. Must be capable of making recommendations for the most effective utilization of technology available. Correct and adjust respiratory care and equipment in a timely manner, when needed. Assume preceptor responsibilities for new employees and those peers in advance training as directed within the area of specialty. Due to this facilities role as a teaching hospital, therapists must also be willing to provide assistance with the clinical training of students from Respiratory Programs that we support. Assist with clinical based research projects that are related to defining appropriateness and efficiency of respiratory care delivered. Airway management and CPR are required. Organizational and communicational skills are a must in patient care areas.

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Responsibilities

The primary objective is demonstrating knowledge and skill in Respiratory Care, with an emphasis on critical care, while reporting to the team leader. Responsibilities include performing assessments, adjusting respiratory care equipment, participating in quality improvement, and potentially precepting new staff and assisting with student training.