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Respiratory Therapist - Optional - Bethesda Butler

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Job Description

We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist at Bethesda Butler Hospital.

We’re committed to creating an exceptional place to work and receive care—one built on strong values, teamwork, and respect. Here, you’ll be supported by a compassionate community, grow your clinical skills, and contribute to high‑quality patient care in a trusted health system.

Join us and be part of a team that leads with purpose, supports your development, and stays true to the values that define who we are at our core.

Location: Bethesda Butler Hospital, 3055 Hamilton Mason Road, Suite 100, Hamilton, OH 45011

Schedule: Optional - Shift Varies

Incentives & Benefits

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.

Working Conditions

  • Bending – Climbing - Rarely
  • Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
  • Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
  • Interpersonal Communication – Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting <10 Lbs. – Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely

  • Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
  • Pulling - Occasionally
  • Pushing - Occasionally
  • Reaching - Occasionally
  • Reading – 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

This position provides respiratory care, including the administration of therapeutic modalities and the management of mechanical ventilation for patients. Practitioners also assist in the clinical education of students and perform diagnostic activities such as ABG analysis and bedside pulmonary function testing.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an approved respiratory therapy program and possess 1-2 years of related experience. Required credentials include Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and current Ohio licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentOxygen titrationHemodynamic monitoringNeonatal careAdult care

Physical Therapy Career Context

Of the 48 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

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).

Respiratory Therapist by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapist median $85k (middle half $77k–$87k)94 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physical Therapy listings in Ohio6 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All respiratory therapist listings in Ohio251 active4,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 54% no call · 40% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment251 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,996 in the last 30 days4,461 the 30 days before (+79%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Ohio figures use all respiratory therapists: too few Ohio Physical Therapy postings state pay.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 17 employers
12
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
8
$100k-115k
2
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs
401k / retirement match
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
65%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
12%
CME allowance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Physical Therapy (Respiratory Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 33 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Tri Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Cincinnati, Ohio

Benefits & Perks

Shift differentials
Professional growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement (for eligible positions)

Living in Fairfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,357/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.