RRT Full Time
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Bono
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come
join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer
of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich
organization where Associates can grow their career caring for
others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of
the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. The Registered Respiratory
Therapist (RRT) is responsible for the standard and advanced
respiratory care procedures for patients suffering from various
cardiopulmonary disorders and for performing other examinations and
procedures as directed. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified
in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying
the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the
lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate
focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for
excellence. A Brief Overview The Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT) is responsible for the standard and advanced respiratory care
procedures for patients suffering from various cardiopulmonary
disorders and for performing other examinations and procedures as
directed. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH
Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do Performs routine
respiratory therapy procedures including IPPB, O2 therapy, and
humidity/aerosol therapy in an assigned area on patients.
Establishes and maintains ventilation and airway care for assigned
patients and provides ventilatory support to patients receiving
cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Performs advanced respiratory care
techniques, including but not limited to: invasive pressure
monitoring, including ICP, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac
output determinations, administration of Nitric Oxide, and other
gases. Assists physician in insertion of catheters as needed.
Performs arterial blood gas collection through line draws or
punctures. Performs patient assessment and reassessment through
observation of the patient, clinical data gathering, response to
therapy and reports findings accurately making referrals to
appropriate disciplines as needed. Provides educational development
through guidance and teaching and serves as a technical resource
person to the patient, patient's family, physician, students and
other hospital staff regarding respiratory care procedures.
Recognizes and reacts appropriately to environmental safety factors
and performs preventative and routine maintenance on respiratory
care equipment and instruments. Participates in
departmental/hospital continuous improvement opportunities.
Education/Formal Training Requirements Technical Degree or Diploma
Respiratory Care Associate's Degree Respiratory Care Work
Experience Requirements No prior work experience Licenses and
Certifications Requirements BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart
Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - American
Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American
Heart Association Reistered Respiratory Therapist - National -
National Board for Respiratory Care Registered Respiratory
Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board Registered
Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - National Board for
Respiratory Care Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee -
Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written
materials, such as patient records. Ability to communicate verbally
with Associates, physicians, and other outside professionals.
Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise
independent judgment. Ability to organize multiple tasks and
projects and maintain control of work flow. Supervision Provided by
this Position There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities
assigned to this job, except that the incumbent may demonstrate
various job responsibilities to other Associates or respiratory
care students. Physical Demands Invasive and non-invasive patient
contact throughout shift. Possible exposure to patient body fluids.
Ability to react quickly in emergency situations. The physical
activities of this position may include climbing, pushing,
standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping,
and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The
physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting
up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force
frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity
including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform
an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing
data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or
extensive reading. Our Associates are passionate about what they
do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value
family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to
the highest standards of care and unity. Education: Associates
Degree: Respiratory Care (Required), Technical Degree or Diploma:
Respiratory Care Work Experience: No prior work experience
Certifications: BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association,
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - American Heart
Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart
Association, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas
State Medical Board, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi
- Mississippi State Department of Health, Registered Respiratory
Therapist - National - National Board for Respiratory Care,
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of
Respiratory Care Boasting one of the South's largest medical
centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and
growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a
new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in
our community.
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