Job Description

Respiratory Therapist
Full Time Days, 6:30am-7:00pm
10K Student Loan Repayments

As a Respiratory Therapist at Tennova - Clarksville, you’ll play a vital role in doing what you do best- providing quality care to our patients. Our RT’s enjoy a robust benefits package including COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION, Health Insurance, 401k, Flexible Scheduling, 100% Licensure/Certification Reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement.

Requirements:

Current license in state of Tennessee as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist in good standingCurrent BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP & STABLE CPR Certifications

About the Job:

Under the direction of Physicians and and Respiratory Director, perform all respiratory procedures in accordance with NBRC, State Regulations, and departmental policies.Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities.Provides respiratory care to patients in acute, chronic, and emergency situations. Manages mechanical ventilation and artificial airways in critical and general care areas.Collects and analyzes arterial blood gases as well as administers aerosolized medications and other respiratory treatments.Initiates, monitors and manages patient’s oxygen through various devices including high flow nasal cannula and non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.Document patient care records in accordance with outlined policies and procedures.

Tennova Clarksville is a 270 bed, full service, outstanding, acute care medical facility with a 24/7 emergency room, 24/7 laboratory, and 24/7 respiratory services. 

Tennova Clarksville has been designated as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, a Blue Distinction® Center for Maternity Care, a Wound Care Center of Distinction, and earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission.
We are proud to feature services in cardiology, emergency medicine, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, infectious disease, inpatient rehabilitation center, internal medicine, neonatology, nephrology, neurology, obstetrics/gynecology, oncology, oral/maxillofacial surgery, orthopedics/surgery, otolaryngology, outpatient rehabilitation, pediatrics, plastic surgery, podiatry, pulmonology, radiology, urology, vascular surgery and wound care.

Tennova Clarksville is committed to the delivery of consistent quality services in a safe and fiscally responsible manner that meet the needs of patients, physicians, employees, and our community; and to the maintenance of an environment that encourages individual development, teamwork and pride with compassion and respect for each person.