Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Clinical Leader

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Union City (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Union City, TN seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care with critical thinking developed through NBRC-certified RRT credentials. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and implementation of complex therapies within a hospital setting.

You will collaborate with care teams, educate patients and families, and maintain ongoing learning, while meeting licensure requirements and safety standards. Prior hospital experience preferred; BLS and ACLS may be required.

Qualifications

• Current state license and/or RRT credential as per NBRC requirements.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred.

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 lifelong learning.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Computer literacy

Education

RRT credential

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Union City, TN seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care with critical thinking developed through NBRC-certified RRT credentials. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and implementation of complex therapies within a hospital setting.

You will collaborate with care teams, educate patients and families, and maintain ongoing learning, while meeting licensure requirements and safety standards. Prior hospital experience preferred; BLS and ACLS may be required.