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Hartsville, Tennessee

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Respiratory Therapist

Full Time (nights)

Your Experience Matters

Highpoint Health – Trousdale with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Trousdale Medical Center, is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

As a Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How You’ll Contribute

  • Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing.
  • Consults with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Performs therapies and educates patients on medication use and respiratory health.
  • Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

  • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification, tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
  • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
  • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

Education: Two-year certificate, Associate’s degree, or Baccalaureate degree.

License: /Certifications: Current Radiation Operator Certificate in state of practice; registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology in Radiology and Computed Tomography; BLS required.

More About Trousdale Medical Center

Highpoint Health – Trousdale with Ascension Saint Thomas, formerly Trousdale Medical Center, is a 25-bed critical access hospital offering an extensive range of in-patient, outpatient and emergency services for adults and children.

Critical access hospital simply means that the hospital is critical in providing healthcare to our community.

We want our patients and their families to feel confident in the staff’s ability to provide professional care, while assuring that their rights as individuals are respected. From the 24-hour emergency room to the state-of-the-art laboratory, x-ray, CT Scan and rehabilitation services, the hospital delivers emergency and routine medical care by highly trained physicians, nurses and allied health professionals using the latest technology.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health – Trousdale with Ascension Saint Thomas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health – Trousdale with Ascension Saint Thomas is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. They also consult with physicians to develop treatment plans and educate patients on respiratory health.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a two-year certificate, Associate’s degree, or Baccalaureate degree. Required certifications include BLS and a current Radiation Operator Certificate.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient educationTreatment planningCritical care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% 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

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

10
<$110k
4
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
CME allowance
18%
Relocation assistance
18%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist

Northwell · Terryville, New York

$80k-$136k
#3

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

$58-$63/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 25 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 3,728 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hartsville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Lifepoint Health

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Higher education and certification
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package and company match
Free gym memberships
Virtual care appointments
Mental health services
Discount programs