Mid Level Certified Respiratory Therapist Jobs
Mid level certified respiratory therapist jobs go to clinicians ready to own patient care protocols, guide less experienced colleagues, and manage complex cases with limited oversight. Roles run predominantly on-site across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like Banner Health, Inova Health, and WVU Medicine hiring at this level now.
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Job Summary:
The Respiratory Clinical Therapist – Homecare serves as Sunset Healthcare Solutions’ in-house clinical expert on respiratory home medical equipment. This role brings hands-on homecare experience to the commercial organization, working closely with Sales, Quality, Engineering, and Business Development. The Clinical Respiratory Therapist supports the sales team with product launches, clinical training, and customer engagement; evaluates potential new products to expand the Company’s portfolio; and applies real-world product experience to help validate and resolve product complaints. The ideal candidate has a strong clinical foundation and a practical understanding of how respiratory care is delivered in the home.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Sales Support & Clinical Education
- Serve as the primary clinical resource for the sales team, providing product and therapy expertise for respiratory homecare equipment.
- Support new product launches, including development of clinical training materials, product positioning, and launch readiness for the sales team.
- Deliver hands-on product training to sales representatives so they can confidently demonstrate equipment and speak to clinical features and benefits.
- Join sales representatives on customer and prospect calls when clinical expertise is needed to answer questions, address objections, or support product evaluations.
- Travel with sales representatives to customer sites as needed to conduct in-services, product demonstrations, and clinical education for HME/DME providers and their staff.
- Communicate customer and field feedback to Sales leadership, Engineering, and Business Development to inform product and market strategy.
- Help with marketing and creating clinical content to support sales.
Business Development & Portfolio Expansion
- Partner with the Business Development team to evaluate potential new products for addition to the Company’s product portfolio.
- Conduct hands-on clinical assessments of prospective products, evaluating clinical performance, usability for patients and caregivers, ease of setup, and suitability for the homecare environment.
- Provide clinical input on market fit, competitive positioning, and patient and provider needs to support portfolio decisions.
- Collaborate with Engineering on product requirements, design feedback, and usability considerations for new and existing products.
- Stay current on respiratory therapy trends, emerging technologies, and competitive products in the homecare market.
Quality & Product Complaint Support
- Work with the Quality and Product Complaint team to review, investigate, and validate product complaints using hands-on clinical and product experience.
- Replicate reported issues and test returned equipment to help determine whether complaints reflect product performance, user error, or setup and application issues.
- Provide clinical assessment of potential patient impact to support complaint evaluation and escalation decisions.
- Support Engineering and Quality with clinical input on root-cause investigations and product changes.
- Adhere to company standards for excellence, quality, and compliance.
Job Requirements:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC; CRT with significant homecare experience will be considered
- Active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license, or ability to obtain one
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience, including at least 2 years in homecare or with an HME/DME provider
- Hands-on experience with respiratory homecare equipment, such as oxygen concentrators (stationary and portable), CPAP/BiPAP, non-invasive and home ventilation, nebulizers, and suction equipment
- Strong understanding of the homecare space, including patient setup and education, therapy compliance, and HME/DME provider operations
- Familiarity with HME/DME reimbursement and documentation requirements preferred
- Experience in clinical education, training, or a manufacturer clinical specialist role preferred
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain clinical concepts to sales, engineering, and customer audiences
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities across departments
- Ability to work on-site in the Chicagoland area and travel regularly between the downtown office and suburban warehouse
- Willingness to travel to customer sites with sales representatives, including occasional overnight travel
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift, carry, and set up respiratory equipment for demonstrations and testing
Job Summary:
The Respiratory Clinical Therapist – Homecare serves as Sunset Healthcare Solutions’ in-house clinical expert on respiratory home medical equipment. This role brings hands-on homecare experience to the commercial organization, working closely with Sales, Quality, Engineering, and Business Development. The Clinical Respiratory Therapist supports the sales team with product launches, clinical training, and customer engagement; evaluates potential new products to expand the Company’s portfolio; and applies real-world product experience to help validate and resolve product complaints. The ideal candidate has a strong clinical foundation and a practical understanding of how respiratory care is delivered in the home.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Sales Support & Clinical Education
- Serve as the primary clinical resource for the sales team, providing product and therapy expertise for respiratory homecare equipment.
- Support new product launches, including development of clinical training materials, product positioning, and launch readiness for the sales team.
- Deliver hands-on product training to sales representatives so they can confidently demonstrate equipment and speak to clinical features and benefits.
- Join sales representatives on customer and prospect calls when clinical expertise is needed to answer questions, address objections, or support product evaluations.
- Travel with sales representatives to customer sites as needed to conduct in-services, product demonstrations, and clinical education for HME/DME providers and their staff.
- Communicate customer and field feedback to Sales leadership, Engineering, and Business Development to inform product and market strategy.
- Help with marketing and creating clinical content to support sales.
Business Development & Portfolio Expansion
- Partner with the Business Development team to evaluate potential new products for addition to the Company’s product portfolio.
- Conduct hands-on clinical assessments of prospective products, evaluating clinical performance, usability for patients and caregivers, ease of setup, and suitability for the homecare environment.
- Provide clinical input on market fit, competitive positioning, and patient and provider needs to support portfolio decisions.
- Collaborate with Engineering on product requirements, design feedback, and usability considerations for new and existing products.
- Stay current on respiratory therapy trends, emerging technologies, and competitive products in the homecare market.
Quality & Product Complaint Support
- Work with the Quality and Product Complaint team to review, investigate, and validate product complaints using hands-on clinical and product experience.
- Replicate reported issues and test returned equipment to help determine whether complaints reflect product performance, user error, or setup and application issues.
- Provide clinical assessment of potential patient impact to support complaint evaluation and escalation decisions.
- Support Engineering and Quality with clinical input on root-cause investigations and product changes.
- Adhere to company standards for excellence, quality, and compliance.
Job Requirements:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC; CRT with significant homecare experience will be considered
- Active Illinois Respiratory Care Practitioner license, or ability to obtain one
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience, including at least 2 years in homecare or with an HME/DME provider
- Hands-on experience with respiratory homecare equipment, such as oxygen concentrators (stationary and portable), CPAP/BiPAP, non-invasive and home ventilation, nebulizers, and suction equipment
- Strong understanding of the homecare space, including patient setup and education, therapy compliance, and HME/DME provider operations
- Familiarity with HME/DME reimbursement and documentation requirements preferred
- Experience in clinical education, training, or a manufacturer clinical specialist role preferred
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain clinical concepts to sales, engineering, and customer audiences
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities across departments
- Ability to work on-site in the Chicagoland area and travel regularly between the downtown office and suburban warehouse
- Willingness to travel to customer sites with sales representatives, including occasional overnight travel
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to lift, carry, and set up respiratory equipment for demonstrations and testing
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Mid Level Certified Respiratory Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level certified respiratory therapist job?
Position your application around ownership and independent judgment, not just task completion. Highlight cases you managed end to end, protocols you helped implement, and moments where you made clinical calls without direct supervision. Certifications beyond the CRT credential, such as the RRT or a specialty credential in neonatal or critical care, signal readiness for mid level expectations and help your application stand out against candidates with similar time in the field.
Which companies hire mid level certified respiratory therapists?
Companies hiring mid level certified respiratory therapists right now include Banner Health, Inova Health, and WVU Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, acute care hospitals, and specialty pulmonary centers make up the majority of employers at this level, as they need clinicians who can work across departments with minimal supervision.
Are there remote mid level certified respiratory therapist jobs?
Yes, though most respiratory therapy work is hands-on and requires a physical presence with patients. About 0% of mid level certified respiratory therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to be in telehealth monitoring, clinical education, or care coordination rather than direct bedside practice. If flexibility matters, filter for those specific functions when searching.
How do I move up to a mid level certified respiratory therapist role?
The transition from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating clinical depth and demonstrating that you can work independently. Focus on building proficiency across a broader range of equipment and patient populations, volunteering for more complex assignments, and pursuing advanced credentials like the RRT. Clinicians who can show measurable contributions, such as improving ventilator weaning outcomes or training new staff, tend to advance into mid level roles faster.
Which industries hire the most mid level certified respiratory therapists?
Mid Level certified respiratory therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they handle high-acuity patients who require ongoing respiratory management, creating steady demand for clinicians who can operate with a degree of clinical autonomy.