Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Days

Nashville General Hospital

1 month ago

Nashville, Tennessee~$50k(est.)Full TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Nashville General Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Days in United States. Nashville General Hospital is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for Full-time Days as an CRT. The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests at both basic and advanced levels of therapeutic procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation Respiratory Care or having passed a National Board Respiratory Care Exam or its equivalent.

BLS, ACLS, NRP Required About Nashville General Hospital Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community-based hospital.

Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services.

NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community Our.

Benefits & Compensation

pocket expenses Metro Health Incentive Program

Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out

pocket expenses Short and Long

Term Disability

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Nashville General Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Days.

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyDiagnostic TestsTherapeutic ProceduresAerosol MedicationsChest PhysiotherapyLife SupportArterial PunctureBlood Gas EvaluationVentilator FunctionCPAP/BIPAP MonitoringPulse OximetryUniversal PrecautionsInfection ControlBLSACLSNRP

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests, as well as executing advanced therapeutic procedures alongside physicians and nurses. This includes administering respiratory care, evaluating lung sounds, performing arterial punctures, and managing ventilator functions.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) Days at Nashville General Hospital a 2.4 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 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, Diagnostic Tests, Therapeutic Procedures, Aerosol Medications, Chest Physiotherapy, Life Support, Arterial Puncture, Blood Gas Evaluation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests, as well as executing advanced therapeutic procedures alongside physicians and nurses. This includes administering respiratory care, evaluating lung sounds, performing arterial...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Programs to Reduce Deductible and Out-of-Pocket Expenses, Metro Health Incentive Program, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan with Company Contribution, Shift and Weekend Differential Pay, Tuition Reimbursement for Employee and Dependents. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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