<p>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.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>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>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Continuing education and career development opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>479-bed full-service acute care hospital with a wide array of inpatient and outpatient service lines</li> <li>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</li> <li>Respiratory therapy services delivered in accordance with departmental policy and physician-prescribed therapeutic and diagnostic protocols</li> <li>Direct patient care responsibilities including assessment of patient understanding and compliance with respiratory treatment instructions</li> <li>Hands-on use of diagnostic equipment and patient therapeutic equipment and machines; proficiency with office and computer systems required</li> <li>Maintenance of stocked supplies and medical gas cylinders as part of departmental operations</li> <li>Academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residency programs — a collaborative, teaching-oriented environment</li> <li>Recognized for quality of care by UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna; accredited by The Joint Commission</li> <li>Bartlett-site hires carry additional NICU-specific scope (NRP-NICU CRT and NRP CRT credentials required for that location)</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program (CRT-eligible pathway)</li> <li>NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential</li> <li>Current Tennessee Certified Respiratory Therapist license with ABG Analyst endorsement, or active Tennessee work permit</li> <li>Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required</li> <li>Bartlett campus hires must additionally hold NRP-NICU CRT and NRP CRT credentials</li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency with diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory equipment, computer systems, and hand tools</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>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.</p>