Respiratory Therapist

Shriners Children's; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist for a part-time, night shift. The role focuses on pediatric critical care respiratory therapy and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities include providing respiratory care from admission to discharge, timely communication of patient information, accurate documentation, and maintaining infection control standards with safe equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy.
• RT license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (within 30 days).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (within six months).

Responsibilities

• Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through discharge under a physician's order.
• Communicates patient and departmental information verbally or in writing in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Documents accurate, complete patient care data according to policy and procedure guidelines.
• Ensures safe, cost-effective operation of equipment and adherence to infection control techniques across areas.

Skills

Pediatric critical care

Respiratory therapy experience

Patient communication

Infection control

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Company OverviewShriners 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.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionShriners Children’s Ohio is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team on a part-time, night shift schedule. The ideal candidate will bring experience in pediatric critical care respiratory therapy and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.Hours: This part-time, night shift position will work 2/12s and rotate every 3rd weekend.Key Responsibilities:Provides primary respiratory care to patients from admission through their discharge under a physician's orderCommunicates 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 guidelinesAssures safe, cost effective operation and function of pertinent equipment and utilizes appropriate infection control techniques in all areasRequired Qualifications:Associate Degree - Respiratory TherapyRT license in state of practiceCertified Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support (BLS) certification (within 30 days)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (within six months)Preferred Qualifications:2 Years respiratory therapy experience in an ICU setting2 Years pediatric experienceRegistered Respiratory TherapistCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.