Registered Respiratory Therapist - $21+ per hour

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

Tenet Memphis is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide expert respiratory care to patients in Memphis, Tennessee. The role requires completion of a CoARC-accredited program, TN RRT licensure with ABG Analyst endorsement, NBRC RRT credentials, and pediatric/ NICU considerations per Bartlett hires.

Expect 40 hours weekly, with an 8-hour shift as staff employment. Candidates should be proficient with diagnostic and patient care equipment, maintain confidentiality, and ensure

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care to patients.
• Completes established competencies for the position.
• Performs respiratory therapy services as prescribed by physicians.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains stocked supplies and gas cylinders.

Skills

Patient care

Privacy & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

CoARC accredited respiratory care program

NBRC RRT credential

RRT license with ABG Analyst endorsement (TN)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP-NICU CRT (Bartlett hires)

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Patient care equipment

Office/computer systems

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - $21+ per hour

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff
• Up to $2,500 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

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

Tenet Memphis Job ID #2603004442. Posted job title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)