Memorial Hospital - Hixson·Chattanooga, Tennessee
Provide specialized cardiopulmonary care, including ventilator management and oxygen therapies, for patients with complex medical conditions. Develop and execute care plans while performing critical interventions like endotracheal tube insertion and removal.
Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S.
News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.
We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Job Summary and Responsibilities Sunday - Saturday (7p - 7a) X 2 days As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues.
You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes.
Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.
Evaluating patient and recommends a treatment plan.
Provides respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical/ surgical conditions.
Performing/assisting insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
Performing timely and accurate documentation with the idea of real time charting.
Promoting continuous quality improvement.
Educating and counseling patients, family members, and caregivers.
Job Requirements Required Associates Of Science Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program., upon hire and Six (6) totwelve (12)months'experience inRespiratoryCare or otherrelated field Respiratory Care Practitioner: TN, upon hire and Registered Respiratory Therapist, within 12 - months and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 30 Days and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 30 Days
Requires an Associate of Science from an accredited respiratory therapy program and 6 to 12 months of experience in respiratory care. Must hold BLS certification upon hire, with ACLS and PALS required within 30 days.
Market context
Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Tennessee are commonly tied to hospitals and other acute-care settings where respiratory support needs can be steady and time-sensitive. Competition often centers on licensure readiness, recent clinical experience, and the ability to quickly meet required certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your TN license, BLS, and timeline for ACLS and PALS before applying.
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