Therapist-Respiratory Registered
Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Collierville
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary Provides respiratory care using
critical thinking skills learned and refined through education and
experience as a Respiratory Therapist. A Registered Respiratory
Therapist (RRT) demonstrates these skills by successfully
completing examinations administered by the National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC) and earning the credential RRT. Assesses
and evaluates results, and implements complex methods of providing
care. Participates in the delivery of care and functions as a
specialty clinical resource for other caregivers. Provides a caring
relationship that facilitates health and healing. Performs other
job duties as assigned. 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.
Specifications Experience - Recent clinical respiratory care
experience (hospital, home care, skilled nursing facility) and/or
previous respiratory care practice. Minimum Required - Current
state license. Preferred/Desired - 1 year hospital experience.
Education - State license and/or "RRT" credential in accordance to
the National Board of Respiratory Care. Minimum Required - Current
state license. Preferred/Desired Training - Hospital and
Departmental Orientation. Minimum Required - Successful completion
of Hospital and Departmental orientation. Preferred/Desired Special
Skills - Computer literacy Minimum Required - Basic computer
knowledge using Windows Operating system and Microsoft Office.
Preferred/Desired Licensure - Successful completion of entry and
advanced level exams for RCPs. ABG endorsed, if applicable. Minimum
Required - RRT;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE
Preferred/Desired - ACLS
Keywords: Baptist Memorial Health, Memphis , Therapist-Respiratory Registered, Healthcare , Collierville, Tennessee
