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Respiratory Therapist

HCA Healthcare

Hendersonville, TNFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Hendersonville, TN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ACLSBLSNPRPALSCertificateTN Licensure (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

Job overview

HCA Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Therapist. As a Respiratory Therapist at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, you will guide patients through routine care and critical moments. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across various care settings. The role offers access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced leaders, and support from a collaborative team for professional growth.

Key focus areas include Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams and interpreting breath sounds., Determine the need for respiratory interventions., and Deliver evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support and aerosolized medications..

Successful candidates bring ACLS Certification, BLS Certification, and NPR Certification. Preferred (not required): Assessing Respiratory Status, Performing Focused Exams, Interpreting Breath Sounds, and Interpreting Airway Patency.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Assessing Respiratory StatusPerforming Focused ExamsInterpreting Breath SoundsInterpreting Airway PatencyDetermining Need for Respiratory InterventionsDelivering Evidence-Based TherapyProviding Oxygen SupportProviding Aerosolized MedicationsAirway Clearance TechniquesManaging VentilationManaging AirwaysAssisting With Artificial Airway PlacementInitiating Invasive VentilationAdjusting Invasive VentilationInitiating Noninvasive VentilationAdjusting Noninvasive VentilationMonitoring Patient ResponsesResponding to Clinical ChangesResponding to EmergenciesEducating Patients and FamiliesServing as a Clinical ResourcePartnering With PhysiciansPartnering With NursesStabilizing Newborns During DeliveriesSetting Up Respiratory EquipmentOperating Respiratory EquipmentCleaning Respiratory EquipmentEnsuring Readiness and Preventive MaintenanceTransporting Ventilated Patients SafelyFollowing Infection-Prevention Standards

Qualifications

ACLSBLSNPRPALSCertificateTN Licensure (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

FULL-TIME NIGHTS

6:45pm-7:15am

RRT/CRT

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Respiratory Therapist? At TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Your role will include:

  • Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.

  • Delivering evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.

  • Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.

  • Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.

  • Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection-prevention standards.

What qualifications you will need:

  • ACLS must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

  • BLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

  • NPR must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

  • PALS must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

  • Certificate must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date

  • TN licensure (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

Benefits

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

  • Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center is a 150 bed hospital that has provided high-quality health care for over 40 years. The facility is the first Accredited Chest Pain Center in Sumner County and a Certified Primary Stroke Center. The Birth Center at TriStar Hendersonville, featuring Sumner County’s only Level II NICU services which hosts spacious LDRP suites and a lactation boutique for inpatient and outpatient services. In addition, our facility is Gold Seal Certified in Total Hip and Total with The Joint Commission.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Respiratory Therapist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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