Certified Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Nashville General Hospital

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Nashville, TennesseePer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Nashville General Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN in United States. Nashville General is looking for a qualified candidate to fill this PRN Respiratory Therapist Position! Job Duties Include: Administers Respiratory Therapy Care and life support as requested by physician Properly evaluates lung/breath sounds.

Key Responsibilities

Include: Administers Respiratory Therapy Care and life support as requested by physician Properly evaluates lung/breath sounds.

Properly evaluates therapeutic objectives Provides Bronchoscopy assistance Management of the airways Performs arterial puncture including sample collection.

Evaluates ventilator function in relation to blood gases.

Checks ventilator patients at three hour intervals or as needed; makes a complete check of equipment functions.

Requirements

Required ACLS

Required NEO RESUS

Required Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Nashville General Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyLife supportBronchoscopy assistanceArterial punctureVentilator managementOxygen therapyAerosol treatmentsCPAPBIPAPPulse oximetryInfection controlPatient assessment

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Nashville General Hospital 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 Nashville, 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 therapy, Life support, Bronchoscopy assistance, Arterial puncture, Ventilator management, Oxygen therapy, Aerosol treatments, CPAP. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care and life support, evaluates patient lung function, and manages airway equipment. They also perform diagnostic procedures like arterial punctures and ensure a safe, clean environment for patients.

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