Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tenet Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Memphis seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver advanced respiratory care as prescribed by physicians. You will maintain patient privacy, manage supplies, and assess patient understanding of treatment plans.

The role requires NBRC RRT credentials with ABG Analyst endorsement and relevant certifications. Experience with respiratory therapy equipment and diagnostic procedures is expected, and Bartlett Hires may require NRP-NICU CRT credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited respiratory care program.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license with ABG Analyst endorsement in Tennessee (NBRC RRT).
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• NRP-NICU CRT; NRP CRT for Bartlett Hires is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services as prescribed by physicians.
• Assist in patient care and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assess patient understanding of and compliance with instructions.
• Maintain stocked supplies and gas cylinders.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Privacy & confidentiality

Equipment handling

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Tools

ABG analysis equipment

Medical gas systems

Job description

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