No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$104k (median of 67 jobs)
4.2/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,713 active roles in this specialty
About the Role
Hospital respiratory therapist role. 12-hour night shifts, call back and overtime required. Jackson, TN.
Join West Tennessee Healthcare as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift in Jackson, Tennessee.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join West Tennessee Healthcare as a Registered Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing routine respiratory care procedures, managing mechanical ventilators, and conducting patient assessments for newborn, pediatric, and adult patients. They also respond to patient emergencies, perform airway management, and document treatments in patient charts.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a Tennessee state license or active work permit. Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) is required, with ACLS and PALS certifications strongly advised.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 32% have no call, 34% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 4.2/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 67 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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