<p>Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is recruiting a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join its clinical team at its 479-bed full-service acute care campus in Memphis, Tennessee. This is a hands-on, advanced-level respiratory therapy role embedded within a hospital recognized by major national insurers for quality of care and serving as an academic training site for University of Tennessee residents. The facility's breadth of Centers of Excellence — including Heart & Vascular, Robotic Surgery, and a dedicated Chest Pain Emergency Center — means daily exposure to a high-acuity, diverse patient population across multiple service lines.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Generous paid time off</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance</li> <li>Note: benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and location</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>479-bed full-service acute care hospital with broad inpatient and specialty service lines</li> <li>Advanced-level respiratory therapy practice — performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures prescribed by physicians in accordance with departmental policy</li> <li>Centers of Excellence include: Heart & Vascular Center, Center for Robotic Surgery, Chest Pain Emergency Center, Joint & Spine Center, Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center</li> <li>Academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residency programs — collaborative, teaching-oriented environment</li> <li>Joint Commission–accredited facility recognized for quality by UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna</li> <li>Direct patient care responsibilities across assigned patient populations with emphasis on patient privacy, confidentiality, and compliance assessment</li> <li>Proficiency expected with diagnostic equipment, patient therapeutic machines, and standard clinical office and hand tools</li> <li>Responsibility includes maintaining stocked supplies and medical gas cylinders</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program required</li> <li>NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required</li> <li>Current Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist license with ABG Analyst endorsement required</li> <li>Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required</li> <li>Candidates hired for the Bartlett location must also hold NRP-NICU CRT and NRP CRT credentials</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Memphis, Tennessee sits on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River and offers a compelling blend of cultural richness, affordability, and Southern hospitality. The city is home to world-renowned music heritage, a vibrant food scene, and major professional sports, while Tennessee's lack of a state income tax provides a meaningful financial advantage. Outdoor recreation, a relatively low cost of living compared to peer metro areas, and proximity to the natural landscapes of the mid-South make Memphis an attractive destination for clinicians seeking both career depth and quality of life.</p>