Respiratory Therapist (casual)
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Ohio post a median of $42 an hour, the middle half $35.32–$45, across 45 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).
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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About the job
Purpose:
Under the direction of the Director - Respiratory Care Services and Supervisor - Respiratory Care Services, the Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, under the supervision of a physician and by prescription.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and review medical histories, physician orders, and clinical data to develop and administer appropriate respiratory therapy treatments.
- Set up, operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain respiratory care equipment, including mechanical ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, aerosol therapy devices, and therapeutic gas equipment.
- Monitor patient responses to therapy, perform arterial blood gas collection and analysis, conduct pulse oximetry and EKG studies, and adjust treatments in collaboration with physicians.
- Perform respiratory procedures including bronchopulmonary drainage, airway clearance therapies, breathing exercises, bronchoscopy support, tracheostomy assistance, and obstetric respiratory support.
- Respond to emergency situations including Rapid Response, Code Blue, trauma activations, and other critical care events.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation, monitor inventory and supplies, and ensure compliance with infection prevention and equipment safety standards.
- Educate patients, families, trainees, and healthcare team members on respiratory care procedures and treatment plans.
- Provide respiratory care to patients across all age groups while demonstrating age-specific clinical competencies and compassionate patient care.
- Assist with departmental operations by coordinating workflow, supporting staffing needs, communicating quality or patient care concerns, and serving in a lead role when assigned.
- Associate degree from accredited Respiratory Therapy training program.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Current license as a Respiratory Therapist from the State of Ohio.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as part of the care delivery team.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
- BLS for Healthcare Provider (HCP) within 30 days of hire.
- Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) OR Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
From UPMC's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About UPMC
UPMC is a nonprofit health care provider and insurer based in Pittsburgh, with more than 40 (source: UPMC, Facts & Stats) hospitals, 800 (source: UPMC, Facts & Stats) outpatient sites and 100,000 (source: UPMC, Facts & Stats) employees, mostly in Pennsylvania and also in New York and Maryland. Source: UPMC, Facts & Stats
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