**Respiratory Therapist - Lead** **Shift: Nights, 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:** + **Associates degree** **from an accredited program and credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)** + **Maintain all required certifications** + **Strong motivated respiratory therapist** **About the Job:** As the respiratory lead, you will be in charge of each night shift and assuring that staff fulfil assignments and completes tasks in a timely manner. You will be responsible for working through any issues that arise during the shift. Will need to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals for the department. In addition to all the responsibilities as a supervisor, the respiratory therapist must be able to do all the following: + 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. + Must be able to train and check off other therapists, complete daily tasks set by the director, and help other therapists on the shift. **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 tennovanorthknoxville.com . **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! Equal Employment Opportunity This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.