Respiratory Therapist RRT - Lincoln Medical Center - PRN
Compensation
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Job Description
This position represents patient care directed toward critical care areas, step down areas, general care areas.
Qualifications
Education required: High School Diploma/GED. Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Care
License, certification and/or registration: Tennessee state licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Must be registered or registry eligible by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Certification of BLS is required for hiring process. Certification of BLS is required for hiring process
Experience
Clinical experience obtained while attending Respiratory program and will be able to function in critical settings including initiation, and support of, mechanical ventilation. Additional experience relating to intubation and critical care transport competencies are preferred.
Additional Skills/abilities
Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing and changing tasks frequently and quickly
Must have the ability to perform and recommend procedures in all areas of bronchial hygiene, oxygen therapy, respiratory diagnostic procedures, and all levels of mechanical ventilation
About Us
HH Lincoln Health, part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, has proudly served the Lincoln County community since 1917. Located in Fayetteville, Tennessee, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care and supporting the health and well-being of our community through every stage of life.
Lincoln Medical Center is a 50-bed hospital offering a comprehensive range of emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services. Our organization includes Donalson Care Center, Home Health & Hospice, and Patrick Rehab & Wellness Center, all working together to provide seamless, coordinated care. In addition, we offer primary care, women's health services, cardiology, surgical care, and specialized wound care to meet the diverse needs of our community.
Our facilities are committed to developing our team members. We value the contributions of every employee and recognize that their dedication and expertise are essential to delivering exceptional care to our patients and their families. With more than 400 employees, HH Lincoln Health is proud to be one of the largest employers in Lincoln County and a trusted healthcare partner for the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist provides patient care across critical, step-down, and general care areas. Responsibilities include performing respiratory diagnostic procedures, managing mechanical ventilation, and executing bronchial hygiene and oxygen therapy.
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, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $116k (middle half $102k–$124k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Tennessee index 91.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Tennessee | 120 active | 4,046 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Tennessee healthcare professional listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $12k) · 2% offer loan repayment128 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | −1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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