Respiratory Therapist
Athens, Tennessee
Description
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Respiratory Therapist for our Cardiac Rehab Department. This job is permanent, full time.
Benefits Include:
Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Associate's degree in discipline or equivalent, or completion of a Respiratory Therapy Certification Program:
• Preferred X Required
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Required Licenses
[Tennessee, United States] Respiratory Therapist
Current Respiratory Therapist License in State of Tennessee:
• Preferred X Required
Must be ABG Endorsed:
• Preferred X Required
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Required Skills
Certifications:
The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
The below certifications will be required within 6 months of hire or when transferring into a new department with these certifications:
X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) X Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
Starr Regional Medical Center is currently seeking talent to fill the position of Respiratory Therapist for our Cardiac Rehab Department. This job is permanent, full time.
Benefits Include:
- Competitive Pay
- Free onsite parking
- Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) for full-time employees
- Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Core competencies include, but are not limited to the following:
- Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
- Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
- Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
- Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
- Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
- Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
- Operates electrophysiology/cardiac stress test equipment to perform clinical diagnostic electrophysiologic/cardiac stress test exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Associate's degree in discipline or equivalent, or completion of a Respiratory Therapy Certification Program:
• Preferred X Required
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Required Licenses
[Tennessee, United States] Respiratory Therapist
Current Respiratory Therapist License in State of Tennessee:
• Preferred X Required
Must be ABG Endorsed:
• Preferred X Required
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Required Skills
Certifications:
The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:
X Basic Life Support (BLS)
The below certifications will be required within 6 months of hire or when transferring into a new department with these certifications:
X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) X Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
Created: 2024-06-30
Reference: 7412-6493
Country: United States
State: Tennessee
City: Athens
About Lifepoint Health
Founded in: 1999
Number of Employees: 60000
Website: https://lifepointhealth.net/
Career site: https://lifepointhealth.jobs.net/
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