Certified Respiratory Therapist – Lead Patient Care

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memphis Lung is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care using critical thinking, clinical knowledge, and compassion.

The role requires NBRC-certified CRT credential, current state license, and strong collaboration with the care team. ACLS and BLS may be required. Experience with hospital settings is preferred.

You will participate in patient education and health teaching, support lifelong learning, and ensure safety and quality in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Current state license to practice respiratory care.
• State licensure and/or CRT credential per NBRC requirements.
• ACLS recommended and BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient and implement the plan of care.
• Evaluate and modify the plan as needed.
• Administer medications and therapies as prescribed.
• Provide health teaching to patient and family.
• Collaborate with the care team to deliver quality respiratory care.

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist-Memphis Lung

Germantown, TN, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 45506
• Job Category REHAB
• Business Unit Memphis Lung
• Department Memphis Lung

Job Description

Job Summary

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Certified Respiratory Therapist demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Job Summary

Provides respiratory care using critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Certified Respiratory Therapist demonstrates these skills by successfully completing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential CRT. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other job duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient,
• Implements the plan of care.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership
• Supports life long learning
• Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• Current state license.
• Recent clinical respiratory care experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or previous respiratory care practice.

Preferred/Desired

• 1 year hospital experience.

Education

Minimum Required

• Current state license.
• State licensure and/or "CRT" credential in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Basic computer knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;CRT
• Successful completion of entry level exam for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable.

Preferred/Desired

• ACLS