Registered Respiratory Therapist - Clinical Care Leader

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver expert respiratory care, assess patients, and implement plans of care. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team and ongoing learning in a hospital setting.

Candidates must hold RRT credentials (NBRC) and state licensure in Tennessee, with strong critical thinking and communication skills to support patient health education and outcomes.

Qualifications

• AAS or BS in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program.
• NBRC credential as RRT is required or completed.
• Tennessee state licensure as RRT is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

AAS or BS in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Baptist in Memphis seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver expert respiratory care, assess patients, and implement plans of care. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team and ongoing learning in a hospital setting.

Candidates must hold RRT credentials (NBRC) and state licensure in Tennessee, with strong critical thinking and communication skills to support patient health education and outcomes.