Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Casual/PRN

Mount Carmel Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one benefits

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

DailyPay

Employee recognition programs

RN to BSN tuition 100% paid

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a part-time, casual/PRN night shift in Columbus, Ohio. The RT provides therapeutic procedures and diagnostic testing per Ohio scope of practice for acutely and chronically ill patients.

The role requires a completed Respiratory Care Program, state license in Ohio with NBRC credentials (RRT/CRT), and current BLS certification, with duties including patient assessments, education, and collaboration with medical teams.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2- or 4-year Respiratory Care Program or equivalent for registry eligibility.
• Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License to practice in Ohio and NBRC credential (RRT/CRT).
• Clinical experience in adult and neonatal respiratory therapy procedures.
• Current BLS certification maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide Respiratory Care and patient safety; promote evidence-based practice and quality initiatives.
• Perform duties outside normal routine care when required.
• Initiate and administer respiratory procedures, diagnostics, and education per policy.
• Record patient assessments and maintain records in the medical chart.
• Precept new employees and participate in student clinical rotations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Communicate with physicians and health care teams regarding care and treatment plans.

Skills

BLS Certification

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Casual/PRN

Location: Columbus, Ohio, 43213

Category: Clinical Support

Job Id: 00664564

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night Shift

Description

Position Purpose: The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT), within the Ohio Scope of Practice, provides therapeutic procedures and diagnostic testing to chronically and acutely ill patients requiring respiratory procedures.

What You Will Do

• Provide Respiratory Care, ensure an environment of patient safety, promote evidence‑based practice and quality initiatives and exhibit professionalism in the care of patients and their families.
• Perform duties or responsibilities outside the normal routine care of the patient.
• Initiate and administer therapeutic procedures, diagnostic tests and education in accordance with departmental policy and procedures.
• Record information/patient assessment on the patient’s medical record and maintain departmental records.
• Precept new employees as requested and participate in students clinical rotations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Communicate pertinent clinical information and collaborate with physicians, house staff and other health care disciplines regarding patient care, treatment and/or plan of care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Successful completion of a 2 or 4 year Respiratory Care Program, or completion of additional educational requirements allowing eligibility to obtain registry credentials.
• Licensure / Certification: Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License to practice in the State of Ohio and National Board of Respiratory Care credential indicating RRT or CRT
• Experience: Clinical experience in adult and neonatal respiratory therapy procedures such as aerosolized delivery of medication, mechanical ventilation, assisting with intubations and extubations, pulmonary function studies, emergency care, and obtaining and interpreting arterial blood gases.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America's Best State Employers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel's College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our five hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region.

Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.