Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Advanced Therapies

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide standard and advanced respiratory care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The RRT will perform examinations, respond to therapy, and contribute to department improvement.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care and Tennessee RRT licensure, plus BLS. The role requires independent judgment and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care.
• Licenses: Tennessee RRT, American Heart Association BLS, NBRC RRT.
• PALS or equivalent pediatric training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, and humidity/aerosol therapy.
• Establish and maintain ventilation and airway care and provide ventilatory support during CPR.
• Perform advanced respiratory care techniques and procedures as directed.
• Assist physicians with catheter insertions and arterial blood gas collection.
• Assess patients, document findings, and communicate with care teams.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent judgment

Task organization

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Technical degree or Diploma in Respiratory Care

Job description

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide standard and advanced respiratory care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The RRT will perform examinations, respond to therapy, and contribute to department improvement.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care and Tennessee RRT licensure, plus BLS. The role requires independent judgment and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a busy hospital setting.