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Bartlett, Tennessee

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

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Job Description

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Performs various respiratory therapy services in accordance with departmental policy and procedure to insure therapeutic or diagnostic procedures prescribed by physicians are carried out in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrated skill with office machines, computer, hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and patient therapeutic equipment/machines etc.
  • Provides direct care to assigned patients, maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information at all times.
  • Demonstrates the ability to assess patients understanding of and compliance with instructions.
  • Maintains stocked supplies and gas cylinders.
  • Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
  • Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required

  • Education: Completed Associate Degree from a CoARC accredited school for certified eligible Respiratory Therapist.

Licensure/Certifications

  • Current Certified Respiratory Therapist license with ABG Analyst endorsement from the State of Tennessee or work permit.
  • NBRC CRT credential
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • For Bartlett Hires - NRP-NICU CRT; NRP CRT

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day.

Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett is a 196-bed full service hospital located at 2986 Kate Bond Rd in Bartlett.

Opened in 2004, the hospital provides an extensive offering of medical services including a 24-hour emergency room, critical care, cardiac care, oncology, urology, physical therapy and a 16-bed orthopedic/spine unit.

Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has been honored with the American Heart Associations Get With The GuidelinesStroke Gold Plus Achievement Award, Leapfrog Groups “A” Hospital Safety Score, and has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care.

At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!

Key Skills

Diagnostic equipment operationTherapeutic equipment operationPatient assessmentABG analysisSupply management

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

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).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $101k (middle half $68k–$115k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Tennessee113 active3,924 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 18 employers
9
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k
2
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
13%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 31 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,921 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tenet Healthcare

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Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Career Development and Continuing Education

Living in Bartlett

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$279k
Typical market rent
$1,844/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.