Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Nights, Growth & Perks

Select Medical; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

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Job summary

Select Medical in Memphis, TN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts (7 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.). The RT will assess and deliver respiratory care to critically ill patients, including procedures like endotracheal intubation/removal, with a focus on quality improvement and patient education.

Minimum qualifications include NBRC-credentialed CRT or RRT, active state licensure, BLS, and ACLS within 6 months. Benefit-rich environment with strong career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess Active CRT or RRT credential from NBRC or state equivalent.
• Proof of graduation: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
• BLS certification by start date.
• Current state licensure is required.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire (agency staff ACLS upon first shift; PRN staff upon hire).

Responsibilities

• Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
• Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
• Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
• Promoting continuous quality improvement.
• Teaching and counseling patients/families.

Education

College transcript/diploma or GED

High school transcript/diploma or GED

Job description

Select Medical in Memphis, TN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts (7 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.). The RT will assess and deliver respiratory care to critically ill patients, including procedures like endotracheal intubation/removal, with a focus on quality improvement and patient education.

Minimum qualifications include NBRC-credentialed CRT or RRT, active state licensure, BLS, and ACLS within 6 months. Benefit-rich environment with strong career growth opportunities.