Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Respiratory Therapy,
Listed compensation
$56.8K - $70.3K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Respiratory Therapist for the respiratory therapy department for the night shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. We’re offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus!
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 University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team.
Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.
UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment’s notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.
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 using invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system, predominantly in critical care areas. This role is also responsible for shift leadership, including making assignments, handling staffing issues, and responding to personnel matters.
Requirements
Candidates must have a minimum of an Associate's Degree and be a graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program, obtaining RRT credentialing within one year of graduation or hire. Required qualifications include a current Ohio State License, current BLS (with ACLS, PALS, or NALS as appropriate), demonstrated knowledge of cardiopulmonary disease states, and one year of equivalent experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Respiratory Therapy, at UC Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,803 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 53% 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)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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