Respiratory therapist (days) - united states, athens

Starr regional medical center

starr regional medical center, part of lifepoint health, is a two-hospital system with campuses in athens and etowah. the athens campus provides inpatient and outpatient services through its 118-bed acute care facility and physician practices. starr regional medical center's etowah campus is home to an emergency department, outpatient services, an 88-bed skilled and long-term care nursing home, a senior care program and wound care center. 

our athens campus is currently seeking talent to fill the position of day shift respiratory therapist. this job is permanent, full-time.

benefits include:

$10,000 sign on bonus is available for qualified applicants. competitive pay heath benefits (medical, dental, vision) for full-time employees competitive paid time off / extended illness bank package for full-time employees 401(k) plan with company match paid training tuition reimbursement/assistance for qualified applicants

core competencies for the position include, but are not limited to the following:

measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer. delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices. responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment. educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources. maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment. disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines. operates electrophysiology/cardiac stress test equipment to perform clinical diagnostic electrophysiologic/cardiac stress test exams and routine invasive procedures according to established standards and practices.

qualifications:

associate degree in discipline or equivalent, or completion of a respiratory therapy certification program is required. current respiratory therapist license in state of tennessee is required. bls through american heart association or american red cross is required at the time of hire. acls through american heart association or american red cross is required within 6 months of hire.
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