Respiratory Therapist (FT Nights)

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.

All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children's Ohio is dedicated to the treatment of pediatric burns and specializing in plastic and reconstructive surgery.  Our team's experience and expertise in burn treatment, cleft lip and palate, complex wound and skin conditions, and plastic and reconstructive surgery makes Shriners Children's Ohio a first choice of care.

Job Overview

Shriners Children's Ohio has an opportunity for a full-time / night shift Respiratory Therapist.  In this role, you get the opportunity to participate in daily planning via patient rounds. You'll work as part of the interdisciplinary team for the plan of care for our patients. Join a team of professionals committed to improving children's lives.  Our top healthcare professionals excel in their practices and provide compassionate, family-centered care to children who need it most.  

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

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

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

2 Years respiratory therapy experience in an ICU setting2 Years pediatric experience

Registered Respiratory Therapist