Respiratory Therapist (RT) - Casual/PRN

Trinityhealth; East Mount Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) for a part-time night shift to provide respiratory care and diagnostic testing for acutely ill and chronically ill patients within the Ohio scope of practice.

You will initiate and administer therapeutic procedures, document patient assessments in the medical record, maintain equipment, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to support safe, evidence-based care. You may precept new staff and students.

Qualifications

• Education: Successful completion of a 2 or 4 year Respiratory Care Program, or equivalent.
• Licensure / Certification: Ohio Respiratory Care Professional License and NBRC RRT/CRT credentials.
• Experience: Clinical experience in adult and neonatal respiratory therapy procedures and tests.
• Maintain current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Respiratory Care and ensure patient safety while promoting evidence-based practice.
• Initiate and administer therapeutic procedures and diagnostic tests per policy.
• Record assessments in the patient’s medical record and maintain records.
• Precept new employees and participate in student clinical rotations.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams regarding treatment and plan of care.

Skills

Clinical experience

BLS certification

Education

2 or 4 year Respiratory Care Program

Job description

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.