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Columbus, Ohio

Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$35/hr

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Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Technologist, with SDS Sleep Certification
  • Must have your SDS Sleep certification to qualify for this position. *

We are urgently seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) that currently has their SDS sleep certification for a full-time night shift position in Columbus OH. You must have your SDS sleep certification to qualify for the position. This role involves providing sleep services to facilitate diagnostic testing and patient care.

  • Must be a SDS sleep certification to qualify for this position and have a current state licensure within the state you are applying.
  • Shift: Overnights 8:00 PM–6:00 AM

Pay Range: $25 to $35 an hour, based on experience

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Sleep Technologist Job Requirements

  • Education: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a current SDS sleep certification
  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
  • The ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, 25 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Vaccination and immunization records or titers may be required.
  • Authorization to work in the United States (E-Verify participation).

Sleep Technologist Responsibilities

Testing and Data Collection: Facilitate tests and collect accurate data.

Equipment Preparation: Prepare and calibrate equipment, apply electrodes, sensors, and airway pressure masks per established protocols.

Monitoring and Recording: Record patient activities, monitor study quality, and document clinical events (e. g., respiratory and cardiac episodes).

Data Analysis: Score clinical events and tabulate data for physician review.

Compliance: Adhere to safety regulations and laboratory protocols.

If you are a Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Technologist with you SDS seeking immediate work, please apply now.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist will facilitate sleep diagnostic testing by preparing equipment and monitoring patient activities. They are responsible for documenting clinical events, scoring data, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a current SDS sleep certification and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Respiratory therapySleep technologyEquipment calibrationElectrode applicationSensor applicationAirway pressure mask applicationClinical event documentationData scoringSafety regulation compliance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 16 employers

12
<$110k
6
$110k-120k
0
$120k-130k
2
$130k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
20%
PSLF eligible
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,787 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Sleep Rx

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Opportunity for advancement