Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Premier Health

RESP THERP II - REG - Part-time

Career Insights for Respiratory Therapist

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Ohio data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.

$73,192 / year median in Ohio

+7% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

The Respiratory Therapist (RT II) functions in a skilled role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in the practice of respiratory care. The RT II is responsible for the respiratory assessment, therapeutic treatment, evaluation, testing, education, and communication for all patient populations served. The RT II will coordinate care with interdisciplinary team to promote excellent patient experience. The RT II is responsible for maintaining compliance with the Ohio Respiratory Care Laws, applicable regulatory standards, and institutional and system policies.
Education Minimum Level of Education Required:
Associates DegreeAssociate degree Additional requirements: § Type of degree: Applied Science or EquivalentApplied Science or Equivalent § Area of study or major: Respiratory Care of NBRC Approved registry requirementsRespiratory Care or NBRC approved registry requirements § Preferred educational qualifications: Bachelors DegreeBachelor's degree Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License Valid Ohio Respiratory Care License
  • Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist Credential through NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care)
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NRP certification required within 6 months of hire or based upon course availability
  • PALS certification required within 6 months of hire or based upon course availability