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Cincinnati, Ohio

Resp Therapist I/PSG Technician 18:30-07:00

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$66K–$78K /yr

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Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Assessment - Assesses patients, clients and families and recognizes normal parameters, deviations and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental and behavioral status as it relates to cardio-pulmonary needs using a family centered approach to care, plans and prioritizes care to meet patient, client and family needs, Collects clinical data, utilizes decision trees and guidelines.

Matches formal knowledge with clinical events to make appropriate decisions during sleep study testing. Documentation - Demonstrates compliance with established practices in documentation.

Documents routine observations, changes in procedure and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnography results. Provides thorough documentation during data collection based on direct observation of the patient through real time comments and narrative notes.

Follows procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, end tidal carbon dioxide values, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).

Clinical Judgment - Demonstrates competence in the implementation of the technical skills required for the care of the patients, clients and families according to CCHMC policies, procedures and standards.

Demonstrate compliance with established practices in documentation of care Identifies goals and outcomes for health with the patient, client and family. Directs interventions towards the attainment of goals and outcomes as it relates to cardio pulmonary health. Evaluates effectiveness of care.

Demonstrates critical thinking by making appropriate care decisions and relating that information to the healthcare team. Implement the standards of the patient care and access. Facilitates patient and family learning by providing structured education based upon the Plan of Care and patient and family needs.

Systems Thinking - Is able to recognize systems and processes within the healthcare environment that affect the patient experience; anticipates needs of patients and families as they move through the healthcare system; utilizes untapped and alternative resources as necessary.

Sustains a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Enthusiastically supports leadership in efforts to meet and sustain the regulatory compliance efforts of the department and hospital. Monitors and complies with safety and departmental policies and procedures.

Ensures all individual certifications and Safety College requirements are fulfilled in a timely basis. Is mindful of CCHMCs processes and compliance with CMS standards and assertively communicates safety and compliance concerns to leadership team members.

Effectively coordinates the delivery of respiratory care while in the role of Lead. Serve as a point of contact for the ongoing monitoring of workload, work flow and appropriate respiratory care staffing levels.

Plan of Care - Demonstrates competence in the implementation of the technical skills required for the care of the patients, clients and families according to CCHMC policies, procedures and standards. Identifies goals and outcomes for health with the patient, client and family.

Directs interventions towards the attainment of goals and outcomes as it relates to cardio pulmonary health. Evaluates effectiveness of care. Demonstrates critical thinking by making appropriate care decisions and relating that information to the healthcare team. Implement the standards of the patient care and access.

Demonstrate compliance with established practices in documentation of care. To function as a professional sleep/respiratory therapist and able to apply theoretical knowledge to the care of infant child, adolescent and adult patients and clients.

To demonstrate competence in Sleep/Respiratory Care skills, problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting.

To recognize the need for professional growth and to take appropriate steps towards meeting educational needs JOB QUALIFICATIONS Associate's degree in a related field 0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline RT License, Registered RT Primary Location Burnet Campus

Schedule

Part time Shift Night (United States of America) Department Sleep Lab Employee Status Regular FTE 0.6 Weekly Hours 24 *Expected Starting Pay Range *Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $31.50 - $37.64 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 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 Innovation—Together.

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 future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO/Veteran/Disability Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO/Veteran/Disability Completion of Application You will be asked to fully complete each page of the application to the best of your knowledge. Failure to complete all parts of the application will result in a delay in processing and/or rejection of the application. Need Assistance or Accommodation?

Assistance with Application: For assistance or technical support, email applicationassistance@cchmc.org. Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

If you require an accommodation in the application process, email applicationassistance@cchmc.org.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves assessing patients with cardio-pulmonary needs and performing sleep study testing while maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The therapist also coordinates respiratory care, monitors workload, and facilitates patient and family education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in a related field and possess an RT license. The position requires the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to the care of infant, child, adolescent, and adult patients.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient assessmentClinical data collectionCardio-pulmonary carePatient educationSafety monitoringInterdisciplinary collaboration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 53% have no call, 50% 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).

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 23 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
19%
PSLF eligible
10%
CME allowance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Respiratory Therapy listings

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

  • Includes call

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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