Respiratory Therapist
Springfield, Tennessee
NorthCrest Medical Center

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Respiratory Therapy

Location

Springfield, Tennessee

Employment Type

Travel Contract

• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36

Unit / Department

Cardiopulmonary / Respiratory Unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Tennessee
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), and National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Job Description / Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services in a hospital cardiopulmonary unit
• Perform advanced respiratory procedures as required by the unit
• Work within unit-specific policies and guidelines
• Collaborate with unit staff including secretaries and techs (staffing details not specified)
• Utilize unit equipment and documentation systems (details not specified)
• Adhere to scheduling and floating policies (details not specified)
• Maintain patient experience standards

Additional Information

• The unit may have new equipment or technology (details not specified)
• Schedule options and staff tenure/experience may be factors to consider (details not specified)

Certifications Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Dress code and unit-specific policies will be provided upon assignment.