Respiratory Care Therapist

Job Detail

Job Title:

Respiratory Care Therapist

Department:

Respiratory Therapy

Full/Part Time:

Req Number:

UHS-30695

Position Summary:

Our respiratory therapists support patient care in a range of areas, including:

Emergency Department

Trauma ICU (Level l)

Cardiovascular ICU

Medical Critical Care

Neurological Critical Care

Progressive Care Unit

Pediatric ICU

Neonatal ICU (Level 3)

Plus 18 Acute Care Locations

UTLIFESTAR Transport*

Additional opportunities:

Inpatient and Outpatient Pulmonary Function Testing (5 regional testing locations)

Diagnostic and Interventional Pulmonary Program (Basic bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, robotically assisted navigational bronchoscopy, cryo-therapy, and many more)

* Some of our respiratory therapists receive additional training to accompany NICU patients on UTLIFESTAR

Position Qualification:

Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Tennessee Respiratory Care Therapist licensure; Respiratory Therapist registration from National Board of Respiratory care.