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West Chester, Ohio

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Respiratory Therapy, Full Time, Days

Respiratory TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Day Shift, Respiratory Therapy Department

UC Health is hiring a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist for the respiratory therapy department for the day shift at West Chester Hospital. We’re offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus! New Grads Welcome!

The Registered Respiratory Therapist delivers critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system, provides respiratory care predominantly in critical care areas, and is in charge for the shift i. e., making out assignments, handling staffing issues, and responding to personnel issues.

About West Chester Hospital

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.

West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide work-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist delivers critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system, predominantly in critical care areas. This role is also in charge for the shift, which includes making out assignments, handling staffing issues, and responding to personnel issues.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include an Associate's Degree and graduation from an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program, along with holding the RRT credential and a current State of Ohio License. Candidates should possess demonstrated knowledge of cardiopulmonary disease states, critical thinking skills, and at least one year of equivalent experience.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary CareInvasive TechniquesStaffing AssignmentsLeadershipTeamworkBLSACLSPALSNALS

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

UC Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 76 active listings.

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 54% have no call, 44% 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%
Sign-on bonus
39% this job
Relocation assistance
11%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

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.

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Living in West Chester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,860/mo
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).

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

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