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Respiratory Therapist, RRT or CRT - Respiratory Therapy, FT, days

Tennova Healthcare
KNOXVILLE, TN
Full-time

Job Description

Respiratory Therapy (RRT or CRT)

Shift : Days, Full-Time, 36 / hours

10K Student Loan Repayment

As a Respiratory Therapist at North Knoxville Medical Center, you’ll play a vital role in doing what you do best- providing quality care to our patients.

Our RT’s enjoy a robust benefits package including COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION, Health Insurance, 401k, Flexible Scheduling, 100% Licensure / Certification Reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to $10K for Student Loan Payments.

Requirements :

  • Requires an associate's degree and a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • May be expected to maintain a CPR certification
  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

About the Job :

  • Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders
  • Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases
  • Measure the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function
  • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling.

A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

North Knoxville Medical Center, an 108-bed acute care hospital, was the first outpatient hospital campus in the Powell, Tennessee area for cancer care, imaging and women’s services.

We offer private patient rooms with dedicated family areas. In addition, the hospital has technologically advanced information and communications systems, decentralized nursing stations for better efficiency and patient care, and noise-reduction materials to provide patients with a more comfortable experience.

At North Knoxville Medical Center, we’re dedicated to providing excellent care for our patients and to creating a safe work environment for our practitioners and staff.

Working together and openly sharing important information with our employees, patients and the community make this possible.

Learn more at.

About the City

A 15-minute drive to Knoxville, Powell, Tennessee is a place where history meets modern-day convenience. Gorgeous homes can be found along Emory Road and the unique neighborhoods of Powell.

Visit Powell Station Park with the kids, which features a skatepark, playground, 9-hole disc golf course, and splash pad.

The paved loop circles the play area and connects with the Powell Greenway, while the nature trail winds over to the creek.

Catch a game at Powell Levi Park, which features five baseball and two softball fields. For even more activities, hop over to Knoxville for the day.

Eastern Tennessee : where opportunities abound!

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