Respiratory Therapist Reg - Adult

Position: Respiratory Therapist 2 Reg - Adult $15K SIGN ON BONUS
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** Organization:
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* Job Summary:

** Performs routine respiratory care procedures in the acute care, critical care and outpatient environment independently; performs respiratory care assessments and diagnostic testing procedures associated with respiratory care..
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* • The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.  
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation.  
• Provides education for students in affiliated clinical training programs as well as patients and families.
The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked full-time for VUMC in the past twelve months.
** Technical Capabilities:*
* • 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.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
** Core Accountabilities:
** 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.
** Core Capabilities :
** Supporting Colleagues:

- Develops Self and Others:
Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.

- Builds and Maintains Relationships:
Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.

- Communicates Effectively:
Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:

- Serves Others with Compassion:
Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better…