**Overview**
**_Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN_**
**_Bristol, Tennessee 37630_**
**_PRN Days_**
**_Compensation: $34 per hour_**
Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.
**Why Join Us:**
+ **Start Strong:** Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
+ **Opportunity for Advancement:** Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
+ **Foster Well-being:** We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. **Part time/Per Diem** positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
+ **Your Impact Matters:** Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
**Responsibilities**
+ Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
+ Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
+ Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
+ Promoting continuous quality improvement.
+ Teaching and counseling patients/families.
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
**Minimum requirements:**
+ Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
+ Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
+ Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
+ Current state licensure is required.
+ ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ One (1) year of related experience is preferred.
**Additional Data**
_Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans_
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**Job ID** _342232_
**Experience (Years)** _1_
**Category** _Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist_
**Street Address** _1 Medical Park Boulevard 5 West_