Registered Respiratory Therapist: Sign-On Bonus & Impact

Tenet Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development

Continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Long term care

Elder & childcare

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care to patients and perform advanced therapy per policy. The role ensures patient safety, privacy, and adherence to instructions within the department guidelines.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, equipment handling, and maintaining supplies. A range of certifications are required, with opportunities for professional development within Tenet Healthcare.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

Equipment operation

Medical ethics

Education

CoARC accredited respiratory care program

Tools

ABG Analyst endorsement

NBRC RRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP-NICU CRT / NRP CRT

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care to patients and perform advanced therapy per policy. The role ensures patient safety, privacy, and adherence to instructions within the department guidelines.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, equipment handling, and maintaining supplies. A range of certifications are required, with opportunities for professional development within Tenet Healthcare.