Saint Francis Hospital–Memphis is recruiting a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to join its respiratory therapy department at its 479-bed, full-service acute care campus on Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. This is a direct patient care role embedded within a hospital recognized by major commercial payers for quality of care and accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility's breadth of Centers of Excellence — including Heart & Vascular, Robotic Surgery, Cancer, and a Chest Pain Emergency Center — means the CRT caseload spans a genuinely diverse and high-acuity patient population.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- 479-bed full-service acute care hospital with a wide array of inpatient and outpatient service lines
- Centers of Excellence include: Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center
- Respiratory therapy services delivered in accordance with departmental policy and physician-prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic protocols
- Direct patient care responsibilities including assessment of patient understanding and compliance with respiratory treatment instructions
- Hands-on use of diagnostic equipment and patient therapeutic equipment and machines; proficiency with office and computer systems required
- Maintenance of stocked supplies and medical gas cylinders as part of departmental operations
- Academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residency programs — a collaborative, teaching-oriented environment
- Recognized for quality of care by UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna; accredited by The Joint Commission
- Bartlett-site hires carry additional NICU-specific scope (NRP-NICU CRT and NRP CRT credentials required for that location)
Qualifications
- Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CRT-eligible pathway)
- NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential
- Current Tennessee Certified Respiratory Therapist license with ABG Analyst endorsement, or active Tennessee work permit
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Bartlett campus hires must additionally hold NRP-NICU CRT and NRP CRT credentials
- Demonstrated proficiency with diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory equipment, computer systems, and hand tools
About the Community
Memphis, Tennessee sits on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River and offers a cost of living well below the national average alongside a rich cultural identity rooted in music, food, and history — home to Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, and a thriving arts scene. The metro area provides strong public and private school options, diverse neighborhoods, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the river and in the surrounding Mid-South region. For clinicians relocating from higher-cost markets, Memphis delivers urban amenities and a genuine sense of community at a fraction of the price.