Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Registered Respiratory Therapist in Hixson, Tennessee
Overview
CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities
Hixson
Our patients breathe easy when it comes to respiratory care. See what we did there? Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to performing specialized respiratory care including ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, chest PT, drawing arterial blood gases, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments. That’s a pretty diverse skill set. Do you have what it takes to be one of us?
What you’ll do:
Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy
Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved respiratory therapy education program
State Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist With ABG
endorsement*
NBRC RRT Credential**
BLS*
*If not currently held, the above may be obtained during the initial
phase of orientation, but must be completed before assuming a
patient care responsibility/assignment.
**If not currently held, must show on-going progress toward
acquiring. Management
As a RRT, you will provide quality patient care as a member of the
Respiratory team, develop and ensure the patient plan of care in
collaboration with patient support care team.
Pay Range
$26.38 - $38.26 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.