Respiratory Therapist - Good Sam Hospital Full Time Day

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus - $19K

Job summary

TriHealth’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-acuity respiratory care across patient settings, including advanced ventilator management and neonatal care. The role includes staff education and ABG/functional testing support, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional development.

Requirements include graduation from an approved RT program, Ohio licensure, and NBRC/RRT or BLS as applicable, with 1–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required).
• NBRC Registry or RRT upon hire required; BLS certification often required.
• Current Ohio licensure upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all respiratory care modalities and duties for inpatients and outpatients.
• Manages mechanical ventilation and airway support.
• Assists in education of RT students and participates in diagnostic procedures (ABG, PFT).
• Ventilator management for neonates to adults per protocol.
• Documentation and charges submission by end of shift.

Skills

BLS NBRC Registry or RRT

OHIO licensure

Education

Respiratory Therapist program graduate

Job description

At TriHealth, Respiratory Therapists make a meaningful impact every day.

Good Samaritan Hospital’s RespiratoryTherapy team practices in a large, inner-city hospital with 502 total beds including 47 MSICU and NSICU beds and 60 bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Our RTs deliver high‑acuity, autonomous respiratorycare across inpatient and outpatient settings, including advanced ventilator management, intubation, and delivery room resuscitation. Good Samaritan is recognized nationally for excellence in stroke care and the perinatal service line. This gives therapists the opportunity to care for preterm neonates and adult populations. We are a servant‑led, team-focused department that emphasizes professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinical leadership.

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital-Respiratory, 375 Dixmyth Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45220

Schedule: Full Time Day, Rotates Weekends and Holidays

Incentives & Benefits:

Sign On Bonus - $19K

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

*PRN positions not eligible for TriHealth benefits

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Job Overview:

This position will provide respiratory care in all patient care settings. This position's Duties include, i.e. the administration of all respiratory care therapeutic modalities, management of mechanical ventilation, and the assessment of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy administered REP. Additionally, these practitioners will assist in the clinical education of Respiratory Therapy Students and participate in such diagnostic activities as ABG procurement and analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing and hemodynamic and other noninvasive procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved technical, professional, or vocational program (Required)
• 1 - 2 years experience in a related field (Required)
• Knowledge of Advance Cardiopulmonary Physiology other sciences related to respiratory care and relevant Pharmacology
• Basic Life Support (BLS) NBRC Registry or RRT Upon Hire Required
• Other RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner Current Ohio licensure Upon Hire Required

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs all necessary documentation, updates work lists, and submits all charges by the end of the shift.
• Performs ventilator management for neonates, adolescents and/or adults.
• Manages the Respiratory Evaluation Protocol Program
• May perform airway management/oxygen administration and O2 titration protocol.
• Performs treatment and diagnostic modalities -HHN, P&PD, MDI, IPPB, ABGs, PEFR, EKG's, induced sputum - for neonates and adults.

Working Conditions:

• Bending -
• Climbing - Rarely
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication -
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting <10 Lbs. -
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Reading -
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Use of Hands - Frequently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying 'hello'
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community