Registered Respiratory Therapist

Columbus Regional Health; Columbus, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Regional Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver inpatient and outpatient respiratory care around the clock. The role requires an A.S. degree, Indiana license, and BLS certification, with RRT preferred.

The position provides shift-based compensation, including premiums, and a comprehensive benefits package as part of the total rewards program. The department emphasizes quality care recognition across services.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Indiana license required; RRT certification preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional materials and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient respiratory care 24/7.
• Deliver respiratory therapy for adults and children.
• Collaborate with care teams to support patient outcomes.

Skills

Reading

Writing reports

Presentation

Education

Associate Degree (A.S) or equivalent

Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner License

RRT certification

BLS certification

Job description

What you need to know about this position:

• Our Registered Respiratory Therapists provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient respiratory services for both adults and children, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Our Respiratory Therapy Services has received Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the American Association for Respiratory Care.
• The base hourly rate for this position is $30.63. Individual compensation is determined for this position through years of directly relevant experience and does include shift differentials and premium pay as applicable. The hourly compensation is only a portion of the total rewards package and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
• In this position PRN you will be expected to work a shift of 7:00PM-7:30AM; while there is not a guarantee of hours, there is a premium for hours worked. Hours are based upon the needs of the department and patients.

What is required for this position:

• Associate Degree (A.S) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school
• Indiana State Respiratory Care Practitioner License required, Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (RRT) required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public