Prisma Health·Maryville, Tennessee
Performs respiratory therapy procedures and manages invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation for patients in acute and critical care settings. Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide patient education and ensure accurate documentation of all respiratory care tasks.
Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Job Summary Performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with the physician’s order and departmental policy.
Works independently in all acute and critical care settings.
Consults with physicians and other personnel and makes recommendations on treatment as appropriate.
Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Performs respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance with the physician’s order, departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols.
Initiates, monitors and manages patients requiring all types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Initiates and manages all types of airways and associated equipment.
Obtains blood gasses from all sites.
Analyzes and reports results accurately.
Accurately and completely documents and charges for all respiratory care procedures and tasks and provides patient and family education as appropriate.
Communicates with all members of the healthcare team to include students and nurse shadows.
Provides an accurate and complete report.
Makes recommendations as appropriate.
Communicates well with supervisors, coordinators, or those acting in lieu of the above.
Adheres to infection control and quality initiatives.
Performs appropriate cleaning/disinfection of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements Education - Associate degree.
Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school Experience - No experience required.
In Lieu Of In lieu of education and experience noted above, a diploma and/or equivalent experience may be considered.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Respiratory Care Practitioner - Temporary license in state in which work is performed.
Full Respiratory Therapist Certification including Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC must be obtained within six (6) months of hire BLS NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS etc. must obtain and maintain certifications as required by work unit.
Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Ability to obtain blood gasses from all sites. Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Blount Memorial Hospital Facility 8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc. Department 80017135 Respiratory Care Services Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Requires an associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program and a temporary respiratory care practitioner license. Must obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification within six months of hire and maintain necessary life support certifications.
Market context
In Tennessee, allied health employers often look for occupational therapists who are already licensed and have home health experience, especially when serving Medicare patients. These roles can be competitive because candidates who meet licensure requirements and bring relevant field experience may align more closely with patient care needs and scheduling demands. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to confirm fit quickly, then prepare to highlight your school credentials, state license, and any Medicare home health work in your application.