Michelle Tackett

Registered Respiratory Therapist · East Tennessee Children's Hospital

respiratory therapist Rocky Top, TN

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
34 years
since Jan 1992
Gender
Female

Experience

Registered Respiratory TherapistCurrent
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Since Jan 1992 · 34 years · Rocky Top, TN

Education

Graduated Anderson County Highschool Clinton TN and Roane State Community College Harriman TN

Skills

Bls Acute Care Pediatrics Respiration Critical Care Pals

About East Tennessee Children's Hospital

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website

Professional Overview

Michelle Tackett is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with East Tennessee Children's Hospital, based in Rocky Top, TN. As a respiratory therapist, Tackett contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Rocky Top, TN. They have been with East Tennessee Children's Hospital for 34 years. Tackett holds academic credentials from Graduated Anderson County Highschool Clinton TN and Roane State Community College Harriman TN. Core competencies include Bls, Acute Care, Pediatrics, Respiration, Critical Care. East Tennessee Children's Hospital operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to respiratory therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Rocky Top, TN healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Michelle Tackett is one of them.
  • 373 respiratory therapists are based in TN (out of 27,118 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 144 contacts at East Tennessee Children's Hospital are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical respiratory therapist compensation in TN: $51,000 – $87,000 (median $65,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of respiratory therapists in TN: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (13), Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (11), East Tennessee Children's Hospital (10).
  • 1% of respiratory therapists in TN hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 64% of respiratory therapists in TN have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed October 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michelle Tackett located?

Michelle Tackett is based in Rocky Top, TN. They are currently affiliated with East Tennessee Children's Hospital.

What is Michelle Tackett's specialty?

Michelle Tackett specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Michelle Tackett currently work?

Michelle Tackett currently works at East Tennessee Children's Hospital. They have been there for 34 years.

What is Michelle Tackett's educational background?

Michelle Tackett attended Graduated Anderson County Highschool Clinton TN and Roane State Community College Harriman TN.

How do I contact Michelle Tackett for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a respiratory therapist?

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What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in TN?

respiratory therapists in TN typically earn $51,000 to $87,000 annually, with a median of $65,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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