Senior Respiratory Therapist, Night Shift

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Respiratory Therapist, Full Time, Night Shift, Cincinnati Medical Center

Make a meaningful impact as a Senior Respiratory Therapist at UC Health's Cincinnati Medical Center, where your skills support patients through some of their most challenging moments, and your care helps them heal, thrive and regain independence.

We're offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus, competitive pay, an awesome team culture, and a fantastic student pipeline that makes learning and mentorship part of the everyday experience.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Work with a supportive, collaborative care team

• Enjoy strong clinical leadership and mentoring opportunities

• Make a difference at a post-acute hospital with critical care capabilities

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

• Join a culture rooted in excellence, compassion, and growth

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing clear instructions and involving them in all stages of care.

• Tailor care based on patient needs, including age, developmental stage, physical limitations, and behavioral health considerations.

• Safely perform and monitor respiratory treatments and therapies-both invasive and non-invasive-in line with department protocols.

• Assess patient progress and recommend adjustments to therapy based on clinical outcomes.

• Document care accurately and ensure smooth hand-offs using the SBAR model.

• Educate patients and families on disease management, home care, wellness, and safety.

• Serve as a resource and mentor to new team members while supporting leadership initiatives.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Graduate of a two or four-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credentials.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the growth and developmental needs of adolescent, adult, and older adult/geriatric client populations and the necessary clinical and technical skills to provide care for medically complex clients with chronic illnesses and physical disabilities. Assumes charge therapist responsibilities in the absence of a Lead Therapist.
  • Currently licensed to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Ohio. BLS required, ACLS desired.
  • Minimum Required: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience
  • Preferred: 6 - 10 Years equivalent experience


Expected starting salary range for this position is between $28.69/hr. - $35.47/hr.

The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.

Join our team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Cincinnati Medical Center and be part of something bigger-helping people get back to what matters most. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. BE UC Health. Apply Today!

About UC Health

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 world-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 an EEO employer