Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Memphis, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides respiratory care to patients and completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period. Performs respiratory therapy services at an advanced level, following departmental policies and procedures to ensure that therapeutic or diagnostic procedures prescribed by physicians are carried out professionally. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist license with ABG Analyst endorsement from the State of Tennessee.
• NBRC RRT credential.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• For Bartlett hires: NRP-NICU CRT and NRP CRT.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate skill with office machines, computers, hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and patient therapeutic equipment and machines.
• Provide direct care to assigned patients while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assess patients’ understanding of and compliance with instructions.
• Maintain stocked supplies and gas cylinders.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree