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Manchester, Tennessee

Respiratory Therapist - CRT/RRT - Full-Time | Days | Nights

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputed hospital in Manchester; TN, and we are looking to hire compassionate and patient-focused Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapists within their Nuclear Medicine and Respiratory Care teams.

In this role, you'll provide essential respiratory therapy treatments and diagnostic services across acute and outpatient settings while delivering exceptional, patient-centered care.

Schedule: Full-Time | Days (8-Hour shifts available) | Nights

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen, aerosol, high-humidity, and ventilator support
  • Perform arterial punctures and analyze arterial blood gases (ABGs)
  • Conduct pulmonary function testing and EKGs
  • Assist with chest physiotherapy and emergency respiratory interventions, including CPR
  • Support long-term ventilation management and critical care patients
  • Accurately document treatments and patient responses in medical records
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
  • Assist with stress testing procedures alongside Nuclear Medicine and Nursing teams
  • Serve as a clinical resource for respiratory care best practices
  • Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards

What We Are Looking For

  • Qualifications
  • CRT or RRT credential required
  • Active state licensure (or eligibility) required
  • BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
  • Acute care or hospital experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy techniques and equipment
  • Ability to respond effectively in emergency and critical care situations
  • Additional Attributes
  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care

What You Can Expect

Benefits

Exceptional patient care starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered - backed by comprehensive compensation and benefits every step of the way

  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • PTO, Leave of Absence
  • Maternity/Disability Leave

Flexible Spending Account

If you are looking to make a meaningful impact every day by helping patients breathe easier while advancing your career with a dedicated healthcare team, with exposure to diverse patient populations and opportunities for professional growth and advancement, we encourage you to apply today!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

EKGClinical documentationPatient assessment

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 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.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs · 23 employers

7
<$95k
7
$95k-105k
6
$105k-115k
3
$115k-125k
2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Relocation assistance
12%
PSLF eligible
12%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 34 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 3,787 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Manchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$327k
Typical market rent
$1,470/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
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Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life & AD&D Insurance
Retirement Plans
PTO
Leave of Absence