PRN: Respiratory Therapist

Join Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery's outstanding clinical team!

As a leader in spinal and joint replacement surgery, we are proud of what we've achieved, and we believe that it's our employees who have made that success possible. We strive to take good care of our employees, and we are always looking for exceptional talent. If you're looking for an opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team, please consider Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery. We would love for you to join us!

• Culture: Family oriented, collaborative efforts, open door policy

• Quality Care: One of the only hospitals in Nashville with a Five-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Top 5% in the U.S. for spinal surgery, numerous Healthgrades awards for spinal and joint replacement surgery

• Education: Tuition reimbursement, training/in-services

• Recognizing and listening to our employees: Good Catch awards, employee appreciation week, Employee Leadership Committee, Employee bonuses

Position Summary

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing the respiratory care needs for assigned patients. The Respiratory Therapist shall assume responsibility for implementing and assessing the therapeutic needs of the patients. The therapist is responsible for the dispersing of respiratory interventions, also to outline the roles and responsibilities determined necessary and essential for the delivery of services and care to the patient population at Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery.

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Required Skills:

• Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner by Tennessee Department of Health
• Minimum 2-years' experience in a clinical setting
• Current CPR and ACLS

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