Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 58m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Commitment Bonus Up to $10,000

Join Our Team at Avita Health System – Avita Galion Hospital

Avita Health System is proud to serve the communities of Crawford and Richland counties through three hospitals and numerous clinic locations. Over the past few years, we’ve tripled in size, now employing over 2,300 team members and more than 200 physicians and advanced practitioners. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the people who depend on us.

We’re currently seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our Pulmonary Department at our Galion location.

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Pulmonary Services Manager, the Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required

  • Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure.
  • Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
  • ACLS, NRP, PALS and BLS certifications.

Why Join the Avita Health System Team?

At Avita, we’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment where every team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our communities. Whether you're on the front lines or behind the scenes, your work matters here.

What You Can Expect at Avita

  • A collaborative and engaged workplace culture
  • Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 403(b) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pharmacy discounts for employees
  • Free on-site parking
  • Opportunities for professional growth and internal advancement
  • Recognition programs, including the DAISY Nursing Award for excellence

Join a team that values your contributions and supports your career journey every step of the way.

Location: Avita Galion Hospital – Pulmonary Department

Avita Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

1830-0700, every third weekend

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides cardiopulmonary care services under the supervision of the Pulmonary Services Manager. They are responsible for delivering care in accordance with physician orders and established department policies.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

4
<$90k
9
$90k-110k
3
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
69% this job
CME allowance
25%
Sign-on bonus
19% this job
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

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Northwell · Terryville, New York

$80k-$136k
#3

RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist

$58-$63/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Higher than about 1 in 10 of 3,671 Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Galion

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$185k
Median resident rent
$803/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Avita Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Galion, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Commitment Bonus up to $10,000
Competitive wages
Comprehensive benefits
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plans with up to 4% employer match
Paid parental leave
Pharmacy discounts for employees