Certified Respiratory Therapist Days (PRN)

Nashville General Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist-Certified Days - PRN The Respiratory Therapist (RT) is responsible for conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests at both basic and advanced levels of therapeutic procedures. Respiratory Care Practitioners work alongside physicians and nurses to create treatment plans and evaluate the progress of treatment through the use of aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy.

As a Respiratory Therapist-Certified, you will

• Patient care: Interview and examine patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Diagnostic tests: Perform diagnostic tests, such as pulmonary function tests, to assess lung capacity.
• Treatment plans: Consult with physicians to develop treatment plans.
• Treatments: Treat patients using a variety of methods, such as aerosol medications, chest physiotherapy, and inhalants.
• Patient education: Teach patients how to take medications and use equipment.
• Equipment management: Manage equipment and devices needed to help people who can't breathe normally on their own.
• Patient progress: Monitor and record patients' progress.
• Discharge planning: Work with other members of the medical team to complete discharge planning.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Prefer a high school diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation Respiratory Care or having passed a National Board Respiratory Care Exam or its equivalent.
• Current Licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support, ACLS and Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• Previous respiratory therapy experience preferred.

• About Nashville General Hospital Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community Our benefits include:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment
• Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
• Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses