Respiratory Therapist RRT $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Pay not listed · Tucson, Arizona.

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting3-day week · 3×12s

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Job Description

We are offering a $10K Sign On Bonus to Experienced RRTs and $5K Sign On Bonuses to New Grads Apply Now!

Respiratory Therapists are also eligible for up to $10,000 in Student Loan Repayment!

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

  • My Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
  • My Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
  • My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!
  • $10K Sign On Bonus to Experienced RRTs
  • $5K Sign On Bonuses to New Grads
  • Benefit eligible employees may be eligible for up to $10,000 in Student Loan Repayment

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist - RRT is responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures, following physician orders.

This includes performing assessments, monitoring patient responses, and implementing treatment plans to promote effective respiratory care, disease prevention, and rehabilitation.

The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, maintains patient safety, and collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care. The Respiratory Therapist works under the direction of ordering physician/clinician as well as established organizational policies and procedures.

Schedule: Full-Time, Days 3/12's

Qualifications

  • 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation if working in the NICU Department required
  • STABLE - Neonatal Certification if working in the NICU Department required

Essential Functions

  • Administers advanced respiratory treatments, performs assessments, and monitors patient responses to ensure effective care.
  • Orients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure in order to facilitate patient’s cooperation and successful completion of the treatment process.
  • Performs and documents Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures accurately, reporting results promptly.
  • Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
  • Performs testing procedures, such as pulmonary testing procedures, as assigned.
  • Follows respiratory protocols, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards during all procedures.
  • Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
  • Evaluates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper functioning, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.
  • Accurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
  • Provides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.
  • Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.
  • Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
  • Demonstrates skill and judgment in emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
  • Implements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

INDRESPTHER

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist administers pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents to patients while monitoring responses and implementing treatment plans. They collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality care, maintain equipment, and provide accurate documentation of all procedures.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient assessmentArterial blood gas puncturesVentilator managementEmergency interventionsPatient monitoringEquipment maintenanceCollaborationCritical careDiagnostic testing

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution21 jobs

5
<$100k
10
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs

401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
37% this job
CME allowance
11%
Relocation assistance
11%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$52.03-$64.05/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

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

  • On-site

Living in Tucson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$322k
Typical market rent
$1,425/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.9
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Tucson, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs
PTO and Sick Time
401(k) with Employer Match
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Student Loan Repayment
Educational Support