Job Summary: * Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications. * PRN/As needed Job Duties: * Measures lung capacity and collects specimen for arterial blood gases * Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Procedures/Treatments include, but not limited to the following: aerosol treatments, continuous nebulizers, incentive spirometry, IPPB, oxygen therapy, pulmonary rehabilitation, EKGs, exercise tolerance test, holter monitoring, CPAP/BiPAP, ventilator, HiVNI and Vest Therapy * Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices. * Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment. * Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources. * Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders. * Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment. * Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines. * Handle with Care participation annually or CPI participation every 2 years. Job Requirements: * Minimum EducationCertification or Degree in Respiratory Therapy required * Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of employment, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 12 months of employment License: Current TN RRT or CRT licensure * Minimum Work ExperienceSix months to one year experience in Respiratory preferred. New graduates will be considered. **Job:** **Respiratory/Pulmonary* **Organization:** ** **Title:** *Respiratory Care Pract PRN* **Location:** *Tennessee-Hartsville* **Requisition ID:** *7457-12127*