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Registered Respiratory Therapist - (Variable) Casual

Adena Health SystemChillicothe, OHPart timePosted 1d agoStill open, checked every night
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NRP

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Ohio post a median of $43.25 an hour, the middle half $36.75–$45, across 56 jobs that state their pay. Respiratory therapists employed in Ohio earn a median of $38.42 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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What Ohio requires of a respiratory therapist

Respiratory care professional license, from the State Medical Board of Ohio (Respiratory Care Advisory Council).

  • Evidence of completing both portions of the NBRC RRT exam (Ohio Admin. Code 4761-5-01); waivers exist for current licensees of other states with equivalent standards.
  • Staying active: Renew on or before June 30 of every even year with the required continuing education (Ohio Admin. Code 4761-8-01).

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  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%

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About the job

Registered Respiratory Therapist - 10% Variable Casual

At Adena Health, our Allied Health professionals are part of close-knit, collaborative teams where your expertise is trusted, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt in real time. These roles are ideal for caregivers who value hands-on patient care, clinical autonomy, and being part of a team where what you do truly matters - not just to the department, but to the community.

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

  • Position: Registered Respiratory Therapist - Casual
  • Salary: Based on years of experience.
  • Work Life Balance: Casual
  • Location/Department: Respiratory Therapy

Why Adena?

  • Community-centered decision making
  • Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Growth-focused culture
  • Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

  • Emerging leader and leadership development programs
  • Tuition assistance and education support
  • Skill-building and lateral career opportunities
  • Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory pharmacologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic modalities to all age groups. The practitioner provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other team members, the physician, and the patient/family to achieve optimal outcomes. This position acts as a liaison with other clinical departments. The individual provides clinical leadership throughout the system. The incumbent has access to confidential patient information and makes decisions independently and in collaboration with other team members, directors and physicians. The Registered Respiratory Therapist works under the indirect supervision of the Respiratory Care Supervisor.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Carries out physician orders according to protocols, best practices, and respiratory care policies.
  • Accurate and timely completion of patient assessment involving the evaluation of cardiopulmonary function and treatment effectiveness, and patient/family education to contribute to the development and ongoing evaluation of a multidisciplinary plan of care.
  • Accurate and timely documentation/recording and communication of patient assessment findings, treatment effectiveness and outcomes.
  • Effective management and evaluation of critical/hazardous procedures in collaboration with other licensed health care professionals.
  • Accurately performs diagnostic procedures and cardiac monitoring with recognition of arrhythmias.
  • Accurately administers medications for the testing or treatment of cardiopulmonary impairment.
  • Assists with new employee orientation and annual competency skills evaluations.
  • Takes an active department leadership role in Quality Improvement Processes.

Minimum/Required Qualifications

  • Associate Degree with a concentration in Respiratory Therapy
  • Licensed by the Ohio Respiratory Care Board and Registered by the (NBRC) National Board for Respiratory Care
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support and NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program Completed
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation program completion required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • American Medical Association (AMA) approved associate degree program for Respiratory Therapy.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care, emergency and diagnostic respiratory care procedures.

Why Caregivers Stay?

  • Reliable compensation
  • Strong healthcare coverage options
  • 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
  • PTO that grows with tenure
  • Visible leadership impact within a regional health system

Ready to Explore?

If you’re looking for a role where your skills are respected, your growth is supported, and your work makes a real impact in the community - we’d love to connect.

Apply today to be connected directly with a Talent Acquisition representative!

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

From Adena Health System's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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