Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Transport

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Overview

Offering up to $7000 sign on bonus

  • ptoms, and vital signs for assigned patients. Provides high quality services that internal and external stakeholders describe as excellent. Education Requirement: Associate’s degree from AMA-accredited Respiratory Care program or Bachelor’s degree, required. Licensure Requirement: Registered Respiratory Therapist with current license to practice in the State of Ohio, required. Certifications: BLS, NRP, PALS, ACLS, and trauma course prior to completion of orientation, required. Completion of the Transport Therapist Training Program and Prece
  • ptorship, required. Advanced certification within one year of completing orientation that is specific to the program’s patient population, required. Skills: Self-motivation, sensitivity, leadership, interpersonal skills, teaching ability, organization, and advanced level of critical thinking and decision-making. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work under stress. Rapid decision-making skills and the ability to use sound judgment. Experience: Three years of critical care experience, required. One year of neonatal intensive care experience, preferred. Physical Requirements: OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Machinery, Power Tools, Reaching above shoulder FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Cold Temperatures, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Electricity, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hot Temperatures, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking, Working at Heights, Working Outdoors CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Frequently pushing/pulling up to 300 lbs. or greater/with assistance. Frequently lifting/carrying up to 165 lbs. or greater/with assistance. Riding and/or flying in a vehicle or aircraft for long distances and/or periods of time. Body weight, with full uniform, must not exceed 230 lbs. due to flight regulations. Must have 10 hours off from other jobs/positions prior to shift. "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their super
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  • ability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Key Responsibilities

Provides continuous monitoring, care, and stabilization of patients during critical care transport. Maintains detailed documentation of assessments and interventions while collaborating with dispatch and consult centers for rapid mobilization.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care, RRT licensure in Ohio, and certifications including BLS, NRP, PALS, and ACLS. Must have three years of critical care experience and meet specific physical requirements for flight transport.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Verbal CommunicationStress ManagementPatient AssessmentPatient MonitoringMedication Administration

Critical Care Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 50% 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).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution17 jobs

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$90k-110k
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$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks14 jobs

401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
14%
Sign-on bonus
7% this job
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

1.7/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Nationwide Children's Hospital

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Columbus, OH
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $7,000