No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$80k (median of 14 jobs)

4.8/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,713 active roles in this specialty

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Lifepoint Health
Sierra Vista, Arizona

Respiratory Therapist, Certified PRN

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyPer Diem
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About the Role

PRN respiratory therapist. Hospital setting. Sierra Vista, AZ.

Join Lifepoint Health as a Respiratory Therapist, Certified PRN in Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States. Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Paid family leave
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Loan assistance
  • 401(k) retirement package with company match
  • Free gym memberships

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Lifepoint Health in Sierra Vista, Arizona, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist examines patients with breathing conditions, conducts diagnostic tests, and implements treatment plans. They also perform therapies, monitor patient responses, and provide education on respiratory health and medication use.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a current CRT or RRT license in the state of practice. Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification is required, while ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)NRP (preferred)

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyDiagnostic testingPatient educationTreatment planningBlood gas analysisPFTsEKGsTobacco cessation educationEmergency responseEquipment maintenanceSterilizationCalibrationPatient monitoringClinical documentationPerformance improvement

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 26% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 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...

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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About Lifepoint Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Gallatin, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Paid family leave
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Loan assistance
401(k) retirement package with company match