Registered Respiratory Therapist - Increased Pay!

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Job description

My client, a 200+ bed healthcare facility located in TN in the middle between Nashville and Knoxville has a need for Respiratory Therapists to join their team.

This position is responsible for providing professional respiratory care through assessment, clinical judgement, treatment and instruction to any population group in need. The position is also responsible for providing certain cardiac and diagnostic procedures that will assist in providing quality care to the patient.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

- We have open Full-Time RRT positions (shift below). The pay range is $28.00-$36.08/hr., depending on experience as to where they fall at within the pay range.
o Nightshift, 7p-7a with $3.25 night shift differential and $3.00 weekend differential
We also offer a sign on bonus or loan forgiveness with a 2 year contract post orientation (with terms) and up to $5000 in relocation assistance:
0-1 years experience- $5,000.00 sign on bonus -OR- up to $5,000.00 loan forgiveness with a 2 year contract post orientation
2+ years experience- $10,000.00 sign on bonus -OR- up to $5,000.00 loan forgiveness with a 2 year contract post orientation

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
ACLS Provider Required
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Required
Additional Certification Details:
Holds a current national credential for Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)unless received credentials prior to year 2002, then is not required.
Holds a current Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist license. Holds a current BLS card. ACLS, PALS and NRP are required.
Hospital experience with medical/surgical, pediatric, neonatal and critical care patients preferred. Supervisory experience preferred.
Additional skills in ECG and other diagnostic procedures.

The city is located about halfway between Knoxville and Nashville, approximately 100 miles west of Knoxville, 80 miles east of Nashville, and 80 miles north of Chattanooga. Surrounded by rolling hills and scenic landscapes, the County offers a blend of small-town Southern hospitality and big-city amenities, making it the ideal place to live, work, play, raise a family and retire. The housing market and cost of living are among the most affordable in the Southeast. The County is home to excellent medical, educational and cultural facilities. Prepare to be charmed by our matchless mountains, rich historical heritage, art and cultural events, unique downtown shops, cosmopolitan cuisine, and outdoor opportunities at many state and local parks and lakes.

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