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Candy Polston

Registered Respiratory Therapist

respiratory therapist Johnson City, TN Ballad Health

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Overview

Level

Staff

Function

Healthcare

Tenure

6 years at Ballad Health

Gender

Female

Connections

132

Position in HealthTal Database

22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Candy Polston is one of them.
373 respiratory therapists are based in TN (out of 27,118 total healthcare contacts in that state).
442 contacts at Ballad Health 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 verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications

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Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.

Education

East Tennessee State University

Cardiopulmonary Science

2017

Kingsport Academy

Nail technician

2010

Skills

Management Social Networking Retail Customer Service Art Fashion Research Marketing Strategy Leadership Strategic Planning Powerpoint Event Planning Microsoft Office Public Speaking

About Ballad Health

Industry

Hospitals & Physicians Clinics

Employees

1000 to 4999

Revenue

$1B+

Website

balladhealth.org

Professional Overview

Candy Polston is a Registered Respiratory Therapist, currently affiliated with Ballad Health, based in Johnson City, TN. As a respiratory therapist, Polston contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Johnson City, TN. They have been with Ballad Health for 6 years. Polston holds academic credentials, including Cardiopulmonary Science and Nail technician, from East Tennessee State University and Kingsport Academy. Core competencies include Management, Social Networking, Retail, Customer Service, Art. Ballad Health 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 verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. 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 Johnson City, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Candy Polston located?

Candy Polston is based in Johnson City, TN. They are currently affiliated with Ballad Health.

What is Candy Polston's specialty?

Candy Polston specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Where does Candy Polston currently work?

Candy Polston currently works at Ballad Health. They have been there for 6 years.

What is Candy Polston's educational background?

Candy Polston attended East Tennessee State University and Kingsport Academy.

How do I contact Candy Polston for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a respiratory therapist?

Recruiting respiratory therapists typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for respiratory therapists across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

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.