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Respiratory Therapist Registered

Ascension Health

Murfreesboro, TNPer Diem$31.41–43.8/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$31.41–43.8/hr
Location
Murfreesboro, TN
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS ProviderRegistered Respiratory Therapist CredentialTennessee Respiratory Therapist Credential

Job overview

The registered respiratory therapist works in Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford’s Respiratory Therapy department in Murfreesboro. The role assesses respiratory health, develops care plans, delivers respiratory treatments, monitors patient conditions, educates patients and families, and supports emergency resuscitation. Required credentials include BLS, registered respiratory therapist certification, and Tennessee respiratory therapist credentialing, with specified deadlines for obtaining some credentials.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical AssessmentCare PlanningVentilationRespiratory TreatmentsClinical MonitoringPatient EducationEmergency Resuscitation

Qualifications

BLS ProviderRegistered Respiratory Therapist CredentialTennessee Respiratory Therapist CredentialHigh School Diploma With 2 Years, Associate's or Technical Degree, or 4 Years Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Murfreesboro, TN

  • Facility: AscensionSaint Thomas Rutherford

  • Department: Respiratory Therapy

  • Schedule: PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Lead Clinical Assessment and Care Planning Take command of respiratory health by evaluating patient needs and developing tailored plans of care that align with diagnosis and long term recovery goals.

  • Master Advanced Respiratory Modalities Deliver expert care using sophisticated ventilation and treatment technologies to stabilize patients and drive superior clinical outcomes during critical windows.

  • Champion Real Time Clinical Communication Act as a vital link in the medical team by meticulously monitoring patient conditions and providing high fidelity data to ensure safe and effective care transitions.

  • Empower Patients Through Specialized Education Provide compassionate guidance to patients and families regarding their health conditions while connecting them to essential community support and recovery programs.

  • Support Rapid Emergency Resuscitation Respond with precision and decisive action as a key member of the emergency code team to provide life saving respiratory interventions during high pressure situations.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

  • Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Retirement: 403(b) plan

  • Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 31.41

Max Salary 43.80

How this job compares

Set against the 4,148 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$31.41–43.8/hr
  • Tennessee median$36–40/hr31 hourly ranges
  • US median$34–47/hr1,758 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $37.60/hr, is 4% above the Tennessee median midpoint ($36/hr) — in the top quarter of Respiratory Therapist hourly ranges in Tennessee.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 98 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Tennessee and 4,148 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Tennessee
Experience
Respiratory Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,245 postings).
Education
105 of the 4,148 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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