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Certified Respiratory Therapist roles qualify for EB-3 skilled worker sponsorship, and strong candidates with a bachelor's degree or clinical leadership experience may meet EB-2 criteria. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before submitting your I-140 petition, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization cycle.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Certified Respiratory Therapist
Verify your NBRC credentials transfer cleanly
USCIS scrutinizes credential equivalency for foreign-trained respiratory therapists. Get your foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluation service before applying, so employers don't stall the PERM filing over documentation gaps.
Target hospital systems with PERM filing history
Large health systems and academic medical centers file PERM petitions regularly for allied health roles. Search Migrate Mate to filter Certified Respiratory Therapist positions specifically by employers with active green card sponsorship history, not just visa transfer willingness.
Confirm state licensure before the PERM audit stage
DOL requires your employer to document that you meet the minimum qualifications at PERM filing. If your state RRT license is pending, the employer's PERM application can stall. Secure your state license before the recruitment window closes.
Ask employers whether they sponsor EB-2 or EB-3
Most respiratory therapist roles fall under EB-3 skilled worker, but critical care or leadership positions may support an EB-2 filing if the role requires an advanced degree. Clarify which category the employer intends to file under before accepting an offer.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires your offered wage to meet the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and geographic area. Run your job title and work location through OFLC Wage Search to confirm the offer covers at least the Level I or Level II prevailing wage before signing.
Account for priority date backlogs in your timeline
Applicants born in India or China face priority date retrogression even at EB-3. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin from USCIS to understand current wait times for your birth country before committing to an employer's sponsorship timeline.
Green Card Certified Respiratory Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Certified Respiratory Therapist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Certified Respiratory Therapist positions qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of training or experience and a full-time permanent job offer. Roles with supervisory duties or research responsibilities tied to a master's degree or higher may qualify under EB-2, which requires demonstrating an advanced degree or its equivalent through progressive professional experience.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for respiratory therapists?
An H-1B visa is a temporary status renewed in three-year increments with no path to permanency on its own. PERM sponsorship is a multi-step process, starting with DOL labor certification, then I-140 approval, and finally adjustment of status or consular processing, resulting in permanent residency. There is no annual lottery for EB-3, and processing, though longer overall, doesn't reset each fiscal year.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a respiratory therapist position?
The PERM stage alone typically runs six to eighteen months, including the employer's mandatory recruitment period and DOL processing. After PERM approval, I-140 adjudication adds several more months. For applicants born in most countries outside India and China, adjustment of status or immigrant visa processing follows once a visa number becomes available, often without a long wait at the EB-3 level.
How can I find Certified Respiratory Therapist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Certified Respiratory Therapist roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Most general job boards don't surface PERM filing data, so sorting by green card sponsorship specifically saves you from applying to positions where the employer hasn't committed to permanent sponsorship and may only offer H-1B transfers.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B or other work visa?
Yes. Employers frequently file PERM while you hold H-1B, TN visa, or O-1 visa status. Concurrent filing doesn't affect your current authorization. Once your I-140 is approved, you can use AC21 portability after 180 days if you need to change employers, as long as the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification as the approved petition.