Respiratory Therapist
Responsible for respiratory therapy duties including oxygen administration, application of ventilators, initiation, assessment of, and recommendations for respiratory care services including diagnostic studies under physician supervision.
Entry-level technical position which typically requires technical education but little to no prior experience in an analytical or scientific method or operational process. Work is routine, directly follows defined practices, and is often performed with close supervision.
Job Responsibilities
Experience/Innovation/Quality Improvement - Proactively identify customer needs and respond appropriately. Participate in departmental performance improvement initiatives. Understands, adheres to and models Core Standards as defined organizationally and specifically within the department/unit. Perform other duties as assigned or deemed necessary.
Teamwork/Professional Growth - Collaborate with the health care team to provide optimal patient care in a professional and culturally inclusive fashion. Ensure that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and efficient environment for employees, patients, and families. Attend required training sessions.
Self-Management - Follows all departmental policies and procedures. Respects patients rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children's mission, applicable laws and regulations while providing for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred, or discharged. Furnish data the will contribute to the assessment of patient needs, the organization's capability to provide the appropriate level of treatment while maintaining timeliness, accuracy, availability, and security of information. Develop knowledge and professional skills through professional literature and attendance at departmental meetings and in-services.
Professional/Clinical - Prepare oxygen therapy equipment according to departmental policies. Perform capillary blood sampling under supervision of a licensed therapist. Administer aerosolized medication via hand held nebulizer; perform airway clearance, breathing exercises and metered dose inhalations, tracheostomy care, ventilator care. Bills for services in a financially responsible manner. Sets up and maintains respiratory care equipment including oxygen masks, tracheostomy collars, T-pieces, face tents, nasal cannula. Collects discontinued equipment from patients are areas, cleans the equipment, calibrates the equipment and prepares the equipment for the next patient. Other duties and responsibilities may be considered pending successful observation and completion of accompanying competency in an appropriate clinical setting.
Job Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
No directly related experience
RT Student License (L1 Permit) from the Ohio Medical Board
Must be enrolled and maintain good standing in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program
Primary Location: Burnet Campus
Schedule: Part time
Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
Department: Respiratory Care
Employee Status: Stand By
FTE: 0
Weekly Hours: 0
Expected Starting Pay Range: $20.00 - $22.70
Market Leading Benefits Including*:
Medical coverage starting day one of employment
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
About Us
At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.
Cincinnati Children's is:
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025), One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune, Consistently certified as a great place to work, A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability, Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace InnovationTogether. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger futurefor all of us.
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