Registered Respiratory Therapist - $21+ per hour

Tenet Memphis; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Memphis in Bartlett, Tennessee is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care to patients. This staff position offers 40 hours per week, with an 8-hour shift and ongoing work.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of a CoARC-accredited program, holds a Tennessee RRT license with ABG Analyst endorsement, NBRC RRT credential, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS. Bartlett hires include NRP-NICU CRT; NRP CRT.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory care program.
• Current Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist license with ABG Analyst endorsement
• NBRC RRT credential.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• For Bartlett hires: NRP-NICU CRT; NRP CRT.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care to patients and performs therapies as prescribed.
• Completes competencies within designated introductory period and adheres to departmental policy.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

Education

Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - $21+ per hour

Tenet Memphis is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a job in Bartlett, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Provides respiratory care to patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. Performs various respiratory therapy services at an advanced level in accordance with departmental policy and procedure to insure therapeutic or diagnostic procedures prescribed by physicians are carried out in a professional manner.

• Demonstrated skill with office machines, computer, hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and patient therapeutic equipment/machines etc.
• Provides direct care to assigned patients, maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information at all times.
• Demonstrates the ability to assess patients understanding of and compliance with instructions.
• Maintains stocked supplies and gas cylinders.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Required:
  • Education: Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory care program.
  • Licensure/Certifications:
    • Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license with ABG Analyst endorsement from the State of Tennessee
    • NBRC RRT credential.
    • BLS
    • ACLS
    • PALS
    • For Bartlett Hires - NRP-NICU CRT; NRP CRT