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Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem / PRN - Tier 2

Select Medical logoSelect Medical$51/hrMiddleburg Heights, OHAdded 1w ago
  • PRN / per diem
  • BLS
  • ACLS
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This posting states $51 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Ohio post a median of $41.50 an hour, the middle half $35.32–$45, across 40 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in Ohio earn a median of $38.42 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Per Diem / PRN - Tier 2

Location: Middleburg Heights, OH

Schedule: 2 12hr shifts/week, at least 3 weekend shifts every 6 weeks

Compensation: $51 / Hour

Our hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Respiratory Therapists (RT) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

Why Join Us

  • Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
  • Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

  • Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
  • Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions.
  • Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes.
  • Promoting continuous quality improvement.
  • Teaching and counseling patients/families.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements

  • Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.
  • Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED.
  • Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
  • Current state licensure is required.
  • ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)

Preferred qualifications

  • One (1) year of related experience is preferred.

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

From Select Medical's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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