OverviewnnRegistered Respiratory TherapistnnPRN/OCC, Variable Hours & ShiftsnnMust meet all job requirements of a registered respiratory therapist.nnLeConte Medical Center Overview:nnLeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at you’d expect, we offer our employees a robust benefits package, including:nnunmatched medical insurance,nntuition reimbursement;nnstudent loan repayment assistance,nncertification bonuses;nnleadership and professional development programs;nnan employer-matched 401(k); andnna generous Combined Time Off (CTO) program.nnPosition Summary:Provides care to patients with respiratory insufficiency and related complications. Functions as part of the direct patient team to provide overall quality care and serves as a resource and specialist to patients, all patient care givers and physicians. May be required to exercise clinical judgment under the order of a licensed physician.nnRecruiter:Kimberlin Woods || || 865-374-5403nnResponsibilitiesnnDemonstrates respiratory care competency of critical and clinical skills on an annual basis.nnDemonstrates the ability to be flexible, handle multiple assignments, balance priorities, and make decisions quickly and function under stressful situations.nnDemonstrates the ability to perform all aspects of respiratory therapy to include age specific and related patient care in a safe and competent manner.nnDemonstrates skill in emergency situations based up on department standards, policies, procedures and protocols, assumes a leadership role in emergency situations.nnDemonstrates the ability to assess, identify and treat patient health conditions as established by organizational and departmental policies and procedures.nnDemonstrates the ability to make safe, effective and competent decisions regarding individual patient care. Express sound judgment.nnDemonstrates the ability to provide appropriate communication to nursing personnel and/or physicians, and other hospital staff as necessary. Must be able to demonstrate effective communication skills on all socioeconomic levels using tact, articulation and in a professional manner.nnDemonstrates competency/proficiency in mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and BiPAP skills to include current modes of ventilation, indications for use and calculations of necessary data.nnDemonstrates competency/proficiency in the performance of arterial blood gases and analysis per department policy and procedure. Quality control, troubleshooting, and quality assurance per department policy and procedures.nnPerforms assigned tasks and uses equipment with skill and accuracy.nnParticipates in performance improvement activities by making suggestions for unit/organizational improvements, data collection activities, and date analysis as appropriate.nnDocumentation and charges are complete, accurate, timely and legible. Consistently document patient assessments, reassessments, patient education, goals, response to therapy and any other requirements for the patient medical record.nnCompletes Quality Control procedures and documentation required by regulatory agencies, medical center and department policy.nnMaintains all equipment in a clean and functioning order. Responsible for location and inventory of any RT equipment utilized on a routine basis.nnFollows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.nnAssists with the orientation and training of newly hired respiratory employees and the precepting of respiratory students.nnPerform other related duties as assigned or requested.nnQualificationsnnMinimum Education:nnNone specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.nnMinimum Experience:nnM ust have documented experience necessary to obtain state license.nnLicensure Requirement:nnValid RRT Credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed as a registered Respiratory Therapist by the State of Tennessee Health Related Boards with ABG endorsement. Current work-permit acceptable per state regulations. New Registry Eligible graduates may be hired in as an RRT and will have 90 days in which to pass the NBRC RRT exam and become credentialed. Failure to obtain RRT credential within 90 days will result in a reclassification to CRT with an appropriate adjustment in pay. Current CPR (ACLS, NRP, PALS).nnApply/SharennJob Title RRTnnID 4133267nnFacility LeConte Medical CenternnDepartment Name CARDIOPULMONARY SVS