Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onRiverwatch Way, Winchester, Franklin County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37398, United States
About the Team
Highpoint Health Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network spanning 29 states with over 63 community hospital campuses. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize the well-being of our employees so they can provide exceptional care to others. Our mission is to make communities healthier by creating places where talented people want to work and pursue meaningful careers.
Highpoint Health Winchester serves the communities of Southern Middle Tennessee as a 157-bed facility fully accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital features a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit, a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, a 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit, and a 13-bay Emergency Department that sees more than 15,000 patient visits annually. Together with our Sewanee campus, we are united in our dedication to clinical excellence, compassionate service, and enhanced regional collaboration.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Riverwatch Way, Winchester, Franklin County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37398, United States
Winchester, Tennessee
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleExamine patients with breathing-related conditions and conduct diagnostic testing
- check_circlePerform physiotherapy and teach patients to use medications
- check_circleMeasure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using a blood gas analyzer
- check_circleDeliver and assess patient response to ordered therapy per plan of care
- check_circleEvaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes and best practices
- check_circleConsult with physicians to develop and implement patient treatment plans
- check_circleMonitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
- verifiedCurrent Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in TN
- verifiedBCLS required
- verifiedACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred
Nice to Have
ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHigher education and certification tuition assistancecheck_circleLoan assistancecheck_circle401(k) retirement package with company matchcheck_circleFree gym membershipscheck_circleVirtual care appointmentscheck_circleMental health servicescheck_circleEmployee discount programs
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: BCLS, Acls, Pals, NRP, Blood Gas Analyzer, Mri, CT, Pet/ct, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine.
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
Frequently asked questions about Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT at Highpoint Health - Winchester and Sewanee
What does a Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT at Highpoint Health - Winchester and Sewanee do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT at Highpoint Health - Winchester and Sewanee will examine patients with breathing-related conditions and conduct diagnostic testing; perform physiotherapy and teach patients to use medications; measure lung capacity and analyze blood samples using a blood gas analyzer; and deliver and assess patient response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
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Highpoint Health - Winchester and Sewanee is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy; Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in TN; BCLS required; and ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.
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Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT at Highpoint Health - Winchester and Sewanee is based in Riverwatch Way, Winchester, Franklin County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37398, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Highpoint Health - Winchester and Sewanee has listed this Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT role as on-site.
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Key skills for Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT at Highpoint Health - Winchester and Sewanee include BCLS; Acls; Pals; NRP; Blood Gas Analyzer; Mri; CT; and Pet/ct.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
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Respiratory Therapist, Registered RRT at Highpoint Health - Winchester and Sewanee is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.
About Highpoint Health - Winchester and Sewanee
Highpoint Health - Winchester and Sewanee operates as a dual-campus healthcare provider in the Hospitals and Health Care industry, with its primary headquarters in Winchester, Tennessee. The organization functions as an acute and skilled care facility, combining a 198-bed capacity across its two locations to serve the communities of Southern Middle Tennessee. The Winchester campus holds a Joint Commission accreditation and manages a total of 131 acute beds alongside 26 skilled care and nursing home beds. This location supports a broad spectrum of medical needs through specialized units, including a 10-bed intensive care unit, a geriatric psychiatry unit, and an inpatient physical rehabilitation center. Operational capabilities extend to a 13-bay emergency room handling over 15,000 annual visits, five operating room suites, two endoscopy suites, and a cardiac catheterization lab. Comprehensive radiology services such as MRI, CT, PET/CT, mammography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and X-ray are available on-site.
The sister facility, situated on the campus of the University of the South in Sewanee, complements the main hospital with a 21-bed general acute care unit and a 20-bed skilled care facility. This location focuses on delivering individualized care to a supportive community, featuring a four-bay emergency department that serves more than 5,000 patients annually. Both facilities rely on a diverse team of medical and nursing professionals dedicated to meeting the specific healthcare requirements of their respective populations.
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