Respiratory Therapist
Columbus, OH
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Columbus, OH where you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current Ohio state respiratory care license in good standing.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum one year of recent clinical experience as an RRT, preferably in an acute care hospital setting.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical ventilators and providing invasive and non-invasive ventilation management.
• Competence with arterial blood gas collection and interpretation, oximetry and capnography monitoring, and basic arrhythmia recognition/12-lead ECG.
• Experience performing airway management including endotracheal intubation and tracheostomy care.
• Ability to perform respiratory procedures such as bronchoscopy assistance, chest tube management, suctioning, chest physiotherapy, pulmonary function testing, and pleural drainage management.
• Ability to document treatments and communicate clinical findings to physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Preferred: ACLS certification and prior experience in a trauma or critical care unit.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Hospital.
• Primary Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Shift Name: Nights.
• Shift Pattern: Nights - 3x12.
• Duration: 13 week assignment.
• Number of Positions Available: 2.
• Travel requirement: Candidate may be required to float to other facilities as needed.

Location Highlights

Columbus, OH offers a mix of urban and recreational opportunities within easy reach. The city is home to the Short North Arts District and the Columbus Museum of Art, both within a short drive of major hospital neighborhoods, and downtown is about a 10–20 minute commute from many central medical centers. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a notable green space approximately 5–10 miles from central Columbus hospitals and provides outdoor recreation, while Scioto Mile waterfront parks and the Scioto River trail offer riverfront walking and biking within downtown. For outdoor day trips, Alum Creek State Park and Hoover Reservoir are within a 20–35 minute drive, offering boating and hiking options for an adventurous lifestyle. Columbus also provides regional transit connections via COTA bus routes and Rickenbacker International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport service is available within 15–25 minutes from downtown areas, supporting easy travel and commuting.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We acknowledge your time and responsiveness. Benefits for travel clinicians begin day one and include medical coverage options, 24/7 recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a health professional with our recruitment program, you receive flexibility and growth opportunities across direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. Travel contracts offer stability and options to explore new communities with recruiter support and relocation assistance when applicable.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.