Respiratory Therapist

• Parkridge Medical Center

Job Summary

Location

Chattanooga ,TN 37404

Job Type

Contract

Visa

Any Valid Visa

Salary

PayRate

Qualification

BCA

Experience

2Years - 10Years

Posted

30 Jan 2025

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Job Description

Description

Sign-on bonus available for qualified external candidates!

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Registered Respiratory Therapist? At Parkridge 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. 

Benefits 

Parkridge 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 medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. 

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. 

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) 

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock 

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. 

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more 

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts 

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships 

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) 

• Colleague recognition program 

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) 

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. 

Learn more about Employee Benefits 

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. 

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist like you to be a part of our team. 

Job Summary and Qualifications 

As the?Registered Respiratory?Therapist (RRT),?you will be?responsible for providing Cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies and procedures. The RRT administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, performs diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders.  

What you will do in this role:? 

• Deliver and assess responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.? 

• Utilize various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents and incubators.? 

• Administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.? 

• Measure ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis.? 

• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and general acceptance of treatment.? 

• Perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.? 

What qualifications you will need:?? 

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program?required. 

• Associate’s Degree required. 

• Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license with ABG endorsement?required.? 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within?30 days?of employment start date. 

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support?must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date. 

• Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within?90 days?of employment start date? 

• STABLE must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date? 

• 1 year?of related experience highly preferred. 

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state-of-the-art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults. 

"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 RRT opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.?Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! 

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