Find & Apply For Respiratory Therapist Jobs in McMinnville, Tennessee

Your future role at a glance

Location:

McMinnville, TN Facility:

Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Department:

Respiratory Care Schedule:

PRN | Night Shift How you\u2019ll make an impact in this role Evaluate patients with respiratory needs to design and implement customized care plans, ensuring the treatment type and frequency align perfectly with their specific diagnosis. Manage advanced respiratory care and life-support equipment, monitoring performance and patient response to ensure every breath supports optimal recovery. Respond as a vital member of the emergency resuscitation team, providing life-saving interventions and respiratory expertise during high-pressure \"code\" situations. Advocate for patient progress by monitoring clinical changes and communicating updates to the medical team, ensuring medications and treatments are adjusted for the best possible outcomes. Empower patients and their families through dedicated education, providing the clarity and community resources they need to manage their health condition confidently. What minimum requirements you\u2019ll need Licensure / Certification /

Registration:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted. Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Benefits that help you thrive \n

Retirement:

403(b) plan\n Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources\n \n\n Life at

Ascension:

Where purpose meets opportunity Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. \nEqual employment opportunity employer \nAscension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view theEEO Know Your Rights (English) poster orEEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. \nFraud prevention notice \nProspective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. \nE-Verify statement \nEmployer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please clickhere for more information. \n\n\n\n