Registered Respiratory Therapist

1 month ago
Dyersburg, TennesseeFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

Job Description

About the Role

Join West Tennessee Healthcare as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • will include routine care of newborn, pediatric and adult patients.
  • manage orders received for department services and to enter departmental charges for services performed.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join West Tennessee Healthcare as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Key Skills

Respiratory Care ProceduresMechanical VentilatorsPatient AssessmentsAirway ManagementCPRArterial PunctureBlood Gas AnalysisEKGsHolter MonitorsPatient TransportsDischarge PlanningEquipment CleaningSterilizationPFT CalibrationAVL-995 OperationPerformance Improvement

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and be Certified or Registered by the NBRC, holding current BCLS certification. Proficiency in current Respiratory Care practices is required, along with a Tennessee state license or an Active Tennessee state work permit (with license acquisition within 6 months if applicable).
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist at West Tennessee Healthcare a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at West Tennessee Healthcare is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care Procedures, Mechanical Ventilators, Patient Assessments, Airway Management, CPR, Arterial Puncture, Blood Gas Analysis, EKGs. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves performing routine and specialized Respiratory Care procedures, including managing mechanical ventilators and responding to patient emergencies like CPR and airway management for newborn, pediatric, and adult patients. Responsibilities also include patient assessments, making care ...

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About West Tennessee Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Jackson, TN
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Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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