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.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
- Note: benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- 479-bed full-service acute care hospital with broad inpatient and specialty service lines
- Advanced-level respiratory therapy practice — performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures prescribed by physicians in accordance with departmental policy
- 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
- Academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residency programs — collaborative, teaching-oriented environment
- Joint Commission–accredited facility recognized for quality by UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna
- Direct patient care responsibilities across assigned patient populations with emphasis on patient privacy, confidentiality, and compliance assessment
- Proficiency expected with diagnostic equipment, patient therapeutic machines, and standard clinical office and hand tools
- Responsibility includes maintaining stocked supplies and medical gas cylinders
Qualifications
- Graduate of a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program required
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- Current Tennessee Registered Respiratory Therapist license with ABG Analyst endorsement required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Candidates hired for the Bartlett location must also hold NRP-NICU CRT and NRP CRT credentials
About the Community
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.