Registered Respiratory Therapist - Clinical Care Leader

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient care using critical thinking and NBRC-recognized RRT credentials. The role emphasizes assessment, plan development, and collaboration with care teams to optimize respiratory outcomes.

The successful candidate will hold current licensure in Tennessee, be BLS certified, and have completed a hospital orientation. ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred; 3 years hospital experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Current state license.
• Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP are preferred.
• BLS 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.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Education

AS/BS in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis, TN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient care using critical thinking and NBRC-recognized RRT credentials. The role emphasizes assessment, plan development, and collaboration with care teams to optimize respiratory outcomes.

The successful candidate will hold current licensure in Tennessee, be BLS certified, and have completed a hospital orientation. ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred; 3 years hospital experience is desirable.