No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$108k (median of 62 jobs)

4.8/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,684 active roles in this specialty

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Prisma Health
Maryville, Tennessee

Respiratory Therapist, PRN Variable

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyPer Diem
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About the Role

PRN Respiratory Therapist at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. Variable shifts.

Join Prisma Health as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN, Variable Shifts in Maryville, Tennessee.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • On-site position.

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Key Responsibilities

Performs respiratory therapy procedures and manages mechanical ventilation for patients in intensive care and critical care settings. Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide patient education and ensure accurate documentation of care.

Requirements

Requires an Associate degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program and a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Must hold Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification and maintain required life support certifications such as BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

BLSACLSPALSNRP

Key Skills

Respiratory TherapyCritical CareMechanical VentilationAirway ManagementBlood Gas AnalysisPatient EducationInfection ControlNeonatal CarePediatric CareGeriatric CareClinical DocumentationEmergency Response

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 28% have no call, 32% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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.

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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 62 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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