Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Patient Care Leader

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered care in a hospital setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate critical thinking, possess NBRC-credentialed RRT, and hold a current state license to deliver high-quality respiratory care.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and implementing care, administering prescribed therapies, teaching patients and families, and collaborating with the care team to

Qualifications

• Current state license required for practice in the state.
• RRT credential required per NBRC standards.
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred but not mandatory.

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

Education

RRT credential

State license

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-centered care in a hospital setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate critical thinking, possess NBRC-credentialed RRT, and hold a current state license to deliver high-quality respiratory care.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, planning and implementing care, administering prescribed therapies, teaching patients and families, and collaborating with the care team to