Opportunity:
Respiratory Therapist
Job Details:
• Provide cardiopulmonary services as either a registered or certified respiratory therapist
• Follow protocols approved by medical staff and department policy and procedures
• Deliver timely diagnostic and therapeutic services to both inpatients and outpatients
• Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures
• Deliver medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas
• Maintain airways and manage ventilators
• Insert arterial lines and perform intubations
• Conduct pulmonary function studies and cardiac and pulmonary stress tests
• Perform blood gas analysis
• Minimum 2 years of recent respiratory therapy experience with intubation experience required
• NBRC RRT or CRT certification required
• Tennessee RT license required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required (must be through the American Heart Association)
Facility:
This healthcare facility specializes in providing advanced cardiopulmonary and respiratory care services to both inpatient and outpatient populations. The facility supports a collaborative medical team environment where respiratory therapists work closely with physicians on a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality care and maintains strong clinical standards across its respiratory therapy department.
Location:
Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga is a vibrant city nestled along the Tennessee River, offering a dynamic blend of outdoor adventures, cultural attractions, and a thriving food and arts scene. Known for its stunning natural landscapes including Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee Riverwalk, it provides an exceptional quality of life for healthcare professionals seeking an exciting and scenic place to work and live.