Job Details
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel Job
2026-04-18 Jackson Therapy Partners Bristol,TN
Description:
Assignment Details
Location Highlights
Explore Bristol, Tennessee, with nearby outdoor and cultural attractions within easy reach. Bristol sits on the Tennessee-Virginia border and is home to the historic Bristol Motor Speedway, approximately 5 miles from downtown, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum located in the downtown Arts District. The city is within a 1-1.5 hour drive of Cherokee National Forest and the Appalachian Trail access points, offering hiking and whitewater rafting opportunities. Bristol features a downtown music and arts scene, regular festivals, and direct access to interstate routes I-81 and US-11, supporting an easy commute to regional attractions and a suburban lifestyle with nearby outdoor recreation.
Standard Job Description
Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, providing intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision. Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.
Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home.
Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation to the patient.
Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance.
Performs suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal).
Performs oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.
Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e. NIF, VC etc.).
Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.).
Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent).
Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results.
For hospitals with moderate complexity labs: Follows all policies and procedures related to laboratory testing including: specimen handling, use of equipment, documentation and reporting of results, quality controls and maintenance to include: Pre-analytic, Analytic, and Post-analytic phases of testing.
Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system.
Performs set-up & self-test on all ventilatory equipment as required and operates, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation on various types of equipment.
Assists in facilitating preventative maintenance and repair of equipment as needed.
Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre and post-assessment according to policy).
Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient.
Reports all necessary information in hands-off communication during walking rounds for shift-to-shift.
Maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging, including data entry, verification and correction of errors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.
We're hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Bristol, TN where you'll be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate or bachelor's degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
- Current Tennessee state license in good standing with the State License Board or eligible for issuance.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
- One year experience as an RRT in an acute care or hospital setting preferred. Client prefers experience in hospital respiratory departments and with ventilator management.
- BLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.
- Experience with invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, ventilator setup and monitoring, and airway management including endotracheal and tracheostomy care.
- Competence in arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation, pulse oximetry, capnography monitoring, and basic arrhythmia recognition via 12-lead EKG.
- Ability to perform suctioning, chest physiotherapy, bronchoscopy assistance, chest tube and PleurX catheter management according to policy.
- Documentation and charging accuracy for respiratory services.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Hospital.
- Shift Name: Days.
- Shift Pattern: Day (3x12).
- Duration: 13 week assignment.
- Number of Open Positions: 1.
Location Highlights
Explore Bristol, Tennessee, with nearby outdoor and cultural attractions within easy reach. Bristol sits on the Tennessee-Virginia border and is home to the historic Bristol Motor Speedway, approximately 5 miles from downtown, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum located in the downtown Arts District. The city is within a 1-1.5 hour drive of Cherokee National Forest and the Appalachian Trail access points, offering hiking and whitewater rafting opportunities. Bristol features a downtown music and arts scene, regular festivals, and direct access to interstate routes I-81 and US-11, supporting an easy commute to regional attractions and a suburban lifestyle with nearby outdoor recreation.
Standard Job Description
Respiratory Therapist provides quality patient care, providing intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional license and with minimal supervision. Evaluates patient and recommends a treatment plan.
Explains purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to the patients, and provides necessary education upon discharging to home.
Conducts physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non-invasive, various oxygen and aerosol devices, and various nebulizer devices in order to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation and oxygenation to the patient.
Performs chest physiotherapy by operating various equipment to promote secretion clearance.
Performs suctioning of the patient by various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal and tracheal).
Performs oximetry and capnography monitoring according to policy.
Performs routine review of patient's chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
Performs 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (i.e. NIF, VC etc.).
Assists with procedures relating to respiratory care according to policy (i.e. Bronchoscopy, Perc Trachs, Chest Tube placement, etc.).
Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable.
Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non-emergent).
Performs arterial puncture according to policy and is able to determine efficiency of ventilation, as well as monitoring, recording and reporting of test results.
For hospitals with moderate complexity labs: Follows all policies and procedures related to laboratory testing including: specimen handling, use of equipment, documentation and reporting of results, quality controls and maintenance to include: Pre-analytic, Analytic, and Post-analytic phases of testing.
Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system.
Performs set-up & self-test on all ventilatory equipment as required and operates, maintains and monitors mechanical ventilation on various types of equipment.
Assists in facilitating preventative maintenance and repair of equipment as needed.
Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre and post-assessment according to policy).
Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient.
Reports all necessary information in hands-off communication during walking rounds for shift-to-shift.
Maintains accurate respiratory therapy charging, including data entry, verification and correction of errors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EEO Statement
Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.