Certified Respiratory Therapist Jobs
Certified Respiratory Therapist jobs are open across hospitals, critical care units, home health agencies, and pulmonary rehabilitation centers, from entry-level staff therapist to lead and supervisory roles, with specializations in neonatal/pediatric care, sleep disorders, and mechanical ventilation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Your future role at a glance:
Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas Medical Partners
Specialty: Sleep Specialists Clinic Midtown
Schedule: Days | Part-time
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
- Clinical Expertise: A deep understanding of respiratory care modalities and the ability to evaluate treatment efficacy based on real-time patient outcomes.
- Critical Thinking: The skill to monitor complex patient conditions and the decisiveness to communicate changes to the broader care team immediately.
- A Teacher’s Heart: A passion for patient advocacy and the ability to translate complex medical information into clear, supportive guidance for families.
- Operational Excellence: A disciplined approach to equipment maintenance, sterilization protocols, and inventory management to ensure seamless department operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
LIFE AT ASCENSION
Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
INTRODUCTION
Your future role at a glance:
Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas Medical Partners
Specialty: Sleep Specialists Clinic Midtown
Schedule: Days | Part-time
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
- Clinical Expertise: A deep understanding of respiratory care modalities and the ability to evaluate treatment efficacy based on real-time patient outcomes.
- Critical Thinking: The skill to monitor complex patient conditions and the decisiveness to communicate changes to the broader care team immediately.
- A Teacher’s Heart: A passion for patient advocacy and the ability to translate complex medical information into clear, supportive guidance for families.
- Operational Excellence: A disciplined approach to equipment maintenance, sterilization protocols, and inventory management to ensure seamless department operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
- Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
LIFE AT ASCENSION
Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Ascension10
- CHRISTUS Health6
- CommonSpirit Health3
- Deaconess Health System3
- Geisinger Health Plan3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services53
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Education2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified respiratory therapist jobs.
- Active Certified Respiratory Therapist credential from the NBRC
- Current state licensure in the state where the position is located
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilators and airway management techniques
- Experience performing arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation
- Basic Life Support certification and often ACLS certification
- Familiarity with pulmonary function testing and patient education protocols
Tips for Your Certified Respiratory Therapist Job Search
List your credentials in full detail
Spell out your CRT credential, state license, and any specialty certifications like NPS or SDS in a dedicated credentials section. Recruiters filtering applicants often screen on exact credential abbreviations, so omitting the spelled-out form or license number can get you filtered out before a human reads your resume.
Tailor your resume to the care setting
A hospital ICU posting values ventilator management and ACLS experience, while a home health role prioritizes patient education and independent judgment. Swap in setting-specific terminology for each application so your resume reflects the environment the hiring manager is staffing for, not a generic clinical background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists certified respiratory therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by shift type and unit
Many certified respiratory therapist openings specify day, night, or rotating shifts and name the unit, whether that's NICU, PICU, ED, or general floor. Filtering by these details before applying saves time and puts you in front of managers whose staffing gap actually matches your availability and clinical focus.
Prepare for a clinical scenario interview
Respiratory therapy interviews regularly include case-based questions, such as how you'd adjust ventilator settings for a patient in acute respiratory distress or when you'd recommend a bronchodilator over a mucolytic. Practicing your clinical reasoning out loud, not just reviewing protocols, is what separates strong candidates in these rounds.
Negotiate using scope not just title
When discussing an offer, ask specifically about on-call obligations, patient-to-therapist ratios, and whether the role includes intubation privileges or advanced procedures. These factors directly affect workload and professional growth, and bringing them up shows clinical self-awareness that strengthens your position in the conversation.
Certified Respiratory Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most certified respiratory therapists?
The companies hiring the most certified respiratory therapists right now include Ascension, CHRISTUS Health, and CommonSpirit Health, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, Louisiana, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems and large regional hospital networks consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many certified respiratory therapist jobs are remote?
About 0% of certified respiratory therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most clinical roles because hands-on patient care is central to the job. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote work are telehealth respiratory monitoring, patient education coordination, and case management roles within managed care organizations.
How do you become a certified respiratory therapist?
You become a certified respiratory therapist by completing an accredited respiratory therapy program, which awards an associate or bachelor's degree, then passing the Therapist Multiple-Choice exam administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care to earn the CRT credential. After credentialing, you apply for a state license in the state where you plan to practice, as requirements vary by state.
How do you get hired as a certified respiratory therapist with little experience?
Employers hiring entry-level certified respiratory therapists typically look for candidates who completed clinical rotations in a variety of care settings during their program, so emphasizing the breadth of those placements on your resume helps. Applying to general medical-surgical or step-down units rather than specialized ICU roles, and being open to night or rotating shifts, meaningfully expands your pool of realistic openings when you're starting out.
What does the certified respiratory therapist interview process look like?
Most certified respiratory therapist interviews begin with a phone screen from HR covering credentials, availability, and shift preferences, followed by an in-person or video interview with the department manager or lead therapist. That second round typically includes clinical scenario questions, a discussion of your experience with specific equipment or patient populations, and sometimes a brief competency check or tour of the unit before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to certified respiratory therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to certified respiratory therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials, care setting preference, and location, then apply directly to each listing.
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