Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Clinical Leader

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Respiratory Therapist for on-site care in Union City, Tennessee. The role provides skilled respiratory support, critical thinking in assessments, and collaboration with care teams to improve patient outcomes.

Candidates should hold a current state license with RRT credentials and BLS, ACLS is preferred. The position emphasizes ongoing education, leadership, and patient-family teaching as core responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current state license.
• RRT credential per NBRC.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.
• ABG endorsement, if applicable.

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 lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

State license

RRT credential

Tools

ABG endorsement

ACLS

BLS certification

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Respiratory Therapist for on-site care in Union City, Tennessee. The role provides skilled respiratory support, critical thinking in assessments, and collaboration with care teams to improve patient outcomes.

Candidates should hold a current state license with RRT credentials and BLS, ACLS is preferred. The position emphasizes ongoing education, leadership, and patient-family teaching as core responsibilities.