Registered Respiratory Therapist VSC

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Staffing Collaborative

VUMC Temp Force has opportunities for Registered Respiratory Therapists. This is a 13-week assignment renewable for 1 year with premium pay at $60 per hour. This role performs routine and advanced respiratory care procedures in the acute care, critical care, and outpatient environment independently; practices evidence-based medicine through respiratory care protocols. Applies the Respiratory Care process to plan and manage the care of complex patients in a comprehensive manner.

Consistently ensures a comprehensive continuum of care plan in collaboration with the health care team. Demonstrates and role models effective communication and conflict resolution skills. Ensures evidence-based care and continuously monitors patient outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to Board of Respiratory Care standards. Floats across entities to fulfill requirements of the role. Requires:
Credentialed through NBRC with TN licensure. Shift: 6:45 pm - 7:15 am 3/12 hour shifts with rotating weekends.

• Maintains direct involvement with patients participating in research projects or quality improvement projects.
• Performs Respiratory Care by following written guidelines.
• Provides education and Family Focused patient care.
• (VUH) Member of the Critical Care Respiratory Care team, a critical care unit, or the Emergency Department Regularly, and assigned to a Critical Care Unit or Emergency Department >50 % of the worked schedule.
• Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements respiratory care delivery while anticipating patient care needs.
• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine respiratory care diagnosis.
• Continually utilizes the respiratory care guidelines and protocols to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.

• Ventilator Management (Novice):
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate ventilator management in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Generally works under the direction of others while accomplishing assignments.

• Respiratory Therapeutic Procedures (Novice):
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate respiratory therapeutic procedures in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

• Laboratory Testing & Analysis (Novice):
Demonstrates sufficient knowledge of the primary laboratory tests required by the department to successfully meet work objectives. Understands the core functions and features of the core laboratory tests. Able to interpret results of the test under general supervision.

Organizational Impact:
Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work:
Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge:
Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction:
Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Supporting Colleagues:

- Develops Self and Others:
Invests time,…