Respiratory Therapist

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.

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Job Description

Shriners Children’s Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring experience in pediatric critical care respiratory therapy and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Hours:  This per diem position will work 12-hour shifts on nights. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge under a physician's order

• Communicates verbal and/or written patient and departmental information/special needs to pertinent persons in a timely and appropriate manner (i.e. rounds)

• Documents accurate, specific, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelines

• Assures safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areas

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy

• RT license in state of practice

• Certified Respiratory Therapist

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (within 30 days)

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (within six months)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 Years respiratory therapy experience in an ICU setting

• 2 Years pediatric experience

• Registered Respiratory Therapist