Registered Respiratory Therapist
Smyrna, Tennessee
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

• Smyrna, Tennessee

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend scheduling

Facility & Unit Information

• 116-bed facility
• Unit: Cardiopulmonary
• Core staffing includes 2 Respiratory Therapists
• Equipment used: Pyxis medication dispenser, Drager ventilators
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Dress code: Ceil blue scrubs
• Patient experience expectations include AIDET communication, use of communication boards, and medication teaching
• Trauma Level III certification at the hospital

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and PALS

Additional Notes

• Procedures performed on the unit are not specified
• Unit-specific policies and guidelines apply
• Candidates should be prepared to work with advanced respiratory equipment and technology
• The unit values strong patient communication and education skills