Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Are you a Tennessee-licensed Respiratory Care Therapist that strives to help your patients regain their independence and quality of life? Are you looking for a position that will put your positive patient care techniques, decision-making abilities, and prioritization skills to work toward the success of your patients and team? Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation is currently seeking a PRN Respiratory Care Therapist.

This position reports to the Respiratory Care Department Manager or to the VP of Quality and Compliance and will be responsible for evaluating, treating, managing, and monitoring adolescent and adult patients with deficiencies of the cardiopulmonary system.

The successful candidate will exercise broad independent clinical judgement while working independently in the absence of the Respiratory Care Manager. They will also be responsible for training assigned students and orientees.

Come join the Siskin family and Make a Difference in the lives of our patients!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -

Experience:

• One year of experience in Respiratory Care preferred.

• Must have a general understanding of computers.

Licensure / Certification:

• Licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Respiratory Care Therapist with a Blood Gas Endorsement

• Maintain BLS and ACLS Certification

• Registered or Certified by the NBRC

• Minimum of one year Acute Care or LTAC experience preferred

Skills:

• CPAP/BiPAP, Pulse Oximetery, Compressors, Vapotherm, AED's, Percussions, In-check Dial

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

License/Certification:

• TN Respiratory Therapist License (Required)

• BLS Certification (Required)

• ACLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chattanooga, TN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chattanooga, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person