Respiratory Therapist

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401k match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Discounts

Job summary

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, Tennessee, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a dedicated, patient‑centered team delivering high‑quality care. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, manage invasive and noninvasive ventilation, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and nurses across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.

This full‑time night shift offers consistent scheduling, access to advanced respiratory technology,

Qualifications

• ACLS within 6 months of start date.
• BLS within 30 days of start date.
• NRP within 6 months of start date.
• PALS within 6 months of start date.
• NBRC‑RRT certification required.
• RRT/RCP state licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status and determine need for interventions.
• Provide oxygen, aerosolized meds, airway clearance therapies.
• Manage ventilation and airway support across care settings.
• Educate patients and families; collaborate with care team.
• Maintain and transport equipment, follow infection prevention.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NRP

PALS

NBRC-RRT

RRT/RCP-State

Job description

Shift: FT Nights

Do you have the career opportunities as a Respiratory Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play an essential role in guiding patients through both routine care and critical moments. You’ll perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing invasive and noninvasive ventilation across a variety of care settings. You’ll have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced RT leaders, and the support of a dependable, collaborative team that will set you up for success and ongoing professional growth. And with consistent, predictable scheduling, you’ll have the stability and resources to deliver your best care, continue building your expertise, and make a lasting impact on patient health every day.

Your role will include:

• Assessing respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Delivering evidence‑based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Managing ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Supporting patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, partnering with physicians and nurses, and helping stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Maintaining equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; transporting ventilated patients safely; and following all infection‑prevention standards.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
• ((NBRC‑RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate
• ((RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar StoneCrest proudly serves Rutherford County, Tennessee. Our 100 bed hospital offers complete medical care for adults and children. This includes emergency, surgical, and many other services. Our medical staff of about 500 physicians includes more than 45 specialties. Many physicians have offices on the hospital campus. Our staff is committed to providing quality patient care. We offer compassion and comfort in our modern facility.

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.” – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder.

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.