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