Lincoln Medical Center is looking for an experience Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy department in a full-time position.
The basic purpose of this position is to provide bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's written order for both in-house and out-patient care.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindictations.
- Sets up and monitors oxygen administration
- Sets up oxygen from the wall units and assures proper usage and safety measures are in place.
- Performs arterial punctures using radical, brachial, and femoral sites independently.
- Be a member of the "Code Team" responding to arrest situations. As a team member, you may be expected to perform CPR (compression).
- Performs all aspects od artificial airway care and able to perform deep blind tracheal suctioning on patients.
- Responsible for the set-up, safety check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators.
- Follows the health system exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
- Proper documentation in department records.
- Participation in reporting patient progress, and prioritizing patient condition to the next shift along with participating in staff meetings, attending lectures, conferences and seminars.
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Position Details:
- Full-time
- Sunday - Saturday
- Night shift
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Qualifications and Skills:
- Graduate of an accredited school of respiratory care required
- TN state license (or eligible) as a RRT
- CPR certification required
- ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Healthcare setting:
Shift:
Supplemental pay types:
- Differential pay
- Retention bonus
- Signing bonus
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Respiratory therapy: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- State of Tennessee RRT (Required)
Work Location: In person