Full Time- Respiratory Therapist- Memphis

Ecrp; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ECRP seeks a dependable Respiratory Therapist to deliver services in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities. You will perform treatments under orders, monitor progress, and maintain documentation while collaborating with facility staff to ensure safe care.

Must hold Tennessee RCP license, NBRC credentials (RRT/CRT), and BLS certification; experience in long-term care and tracheostomy/ventilator settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Current Tennessee Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current RRT or CRT credential through the NBRC.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient-care skills.
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, tracheostomy, or ventilator experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete required background checks, health screenings, credentialing, and competency evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and ordered treatments.
• Administer oxygen, nebulizer treatments, inhalers, airway-clearance therapies, and other prescribed services.
• Provide tracheostomy care, suctioning, CPAP/BiPAP support, and ventilator monitoring when trained and assigned.
• Monitor residents for changes in respiratory status and promptly report concerns.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Inspect, clean, and properly maintain respiratory equipment.
• Educate residents, families, and facility staff on respiratory care and equipment use.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, providers, rehabilitation professionals, and other care-team members.
• Follow ECRP policies, facility procedures, provider orders, HIPAA, infection-control standards, and professional scope of practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Patient-care skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program

Tools

CPAP/BiPAP

Ventilators

Suction devices

Nebulizers

Job description

Location: Assigned skilled nursing and long-term care facilities

Position Summary

ECRP is seeking a dependable and compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory services to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. The therapist will deliver treatments under authorized provider orders, monitor resident progress, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with facility staff to support safe, high-quality respiratory care. ECRP provides respiratory-related services, staffing, and care support to healthcare facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and ordered treatments.
• Administer oxygen, nebulizer treatments, inhalers, airway-clearance therapies, and other prescribed services.
• Provide tracheostomy care, suctioning, CPAP/BiPAP support, and ventilator monitoring when trained and assigned.
• Monitor residents for changes in respiratory status and promptly report concerns.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Inspect, clean, and properly maintain respiratory equipment.
• Educate residents, families, and facility staff on respiratory care and equipment use.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, providers, rehabilitation professionals, and other care-team members.
• Follow ECRP policies, facility procedures, provider orders, HIPAA, infection-control standards, and professional scope of practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory care program.
• Current Tennessee Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Current RRT or CRT credential through the NBRC.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient-care skills.
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, tracheostomy, or ventilator experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete required background checks, health screenings, credentialing, and competency evaluations.

Extended Care Respiratory Partners, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.