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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

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Job Description

At TriHealth, Respiratory Therapists make a meaningful impact every day.

Bethesda North Hospital’s Respiratory Therapy team practices in a large, growing tertiary hospital and regional heart center licensed for approximately 397 beds.

Our RTs deliver high‑acuity, autonomous respiratory care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including advanced ventilator management, intubation, and active involvement in cardiac surgery recovery, LVAD care, and ECMO ramping.

Bethesda North is recognized regionally for excellence in cardiac care and holds Blue Distinction recognition for cardiac services; the campus also serves as the designated trauma center for northern Cincinnati, giving therapists broad exposure to complex, time‑sensitive cases and opportunities for clinical growth.

We are a servant‑led, team-focused department that emphasizes professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical leadership.

Location: Bethesda North Hospital-Respiratory, 10500 Montgomery Rd Cincinnati,

OH 45242

Schedule: Part Time Day Shift, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Incentives & Benefits

***Sign on bonus $12,000 with a two-year work commitment (For external candidates)

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

*PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

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Job Overview

This position will provide respiratory care in all patient care settings. This position's Duties include, i. e. the administration of all respiratory care therapeutic modalities, management of mechanical ventilation, and the assessment of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy administered REP.

Additionally, these practitioners will assist in the clinical education of Respiratory Therapy Students and participate in such diagnostic activities as ABG procurement and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing and hemodynamic and other noninvasive procedures.

Job Requirements

  • Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required)
  • 1 - 2 years experience in a related field (Required)
  • Knowledge of Advance Cardiopulmonary Physiology other sciences related to respiratory care and relevant Pharmacology
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) NBRC Registry or RRT Upon Hire Required
  • Other RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Current Ohio licensure Upon Hire Required

Job Responsibilities

  • Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift.
  • Performs ventilator management for neonates, adolescents and/or adults.
  • Manages the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program
  • May perform airway management/oxygen administration and O2 titration protocol.
  • Performs treatment and diagnostic modalities -HHN, P&PD, MDI, IPPB, ABGs, PEFR, EKG's, induced sputum - for neonates and adults.

Other Job-Related Information

In order to remain in this position, this individual must do at least one intubation per quarter and a total of six per year. This individual must also maintain a 90% success rate over a year period or repeat an OR

Working Conditions

  • Climbing - Rarely
  • Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
  • Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
  • Kneeling - Rarely
  • Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
  • Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
  • Pulling - Occasionally
  • Pushing - Occasionally
  • Reaching - Occasionally
  • Sitting - Occasionally
  • Standing - Frequently
  • Stooping - Occasionally
  • Talking - Frequently
  • Use of Hands - Frequently
  • Color Vision - Frequently
  • Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
  • Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
  • Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and

Live the Following

Serve: ALWAYS…

  • Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
  • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
  • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

  • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
  • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
  • Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

  • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
  • Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
  • Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

  • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
  • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
  • Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

  • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
  • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive respiratory care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including advanced ventilator management and intubation. Perform diagnostic modalities and assist in the clinical education of respiratory therapy students.

Requirements

Requires graduation from an approved technical or vocational program and 1-2 years of related experience. Must hold NBRC Registry/RRT and current Ohio licensure as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Hemodynamic ProceduresPatient AssessmentOxygen Titration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

5
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
78% this job
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Relocation assistance
11%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Cincinnati

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus $12,000
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Competitive Shift Differentials