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Registered Respiratory Therapists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because the role meets USCIS's specialty occupation standard, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in respiratory care or a closely related field. Hospital systems, pulmonary practices, and home health networks regularly file H-1B visa petitions for credentialed RRTs, and the 85,000-cap annual lottery opens each March.
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Job ID: 000FZ4
Winfield, AL
Clinical-Non Nursing - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Full Time - Variable
Posting Description
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Respiratory Therapist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care services to a diverse patient population, adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards. The therapist will offer direct respiratory care as prescribed by physicians, manage equipment and documentation, and contribute to the overall mission of the hospital by ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Effective communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills are crucial, given the extensive contact with various stakeholders including patients, staff, and physicians.
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients in accordance with hospital policies/procedures and criterion established by various legal and regulatory accrediting bodies.
- Provides direct respiratory care to patients as prescribed by the patient’s attending physician. These disciplines include: patient evaluation/assessment, ventilation, managing airways, oxygenation, quality control and diagnostic procedures including blood gases as requested, and related duties (documenting permanent health information on each patient treated).
- Initiates responsibilities in a quality, timely, cost effective, confidential, professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
- Adheres to general safety and infection control standards.
- Cleans and sterilizes respiratory equipment in a timely manner to ensure compliance with infection control standards, initiates preventive maintenance on departmental equipment; and selects, assembles, and properly tests equipment prior to initiating patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.
Attends, demonstrates, and participates in required inservices, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), annual competencies, and other educational programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Associate's Degree Respiratory. Required
Licenses and Certifications
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible registered in the state in which facility is located. Required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support. Required
Work Experience
- Less than 1 year. Previous clinical experience. Required
- Less than 1 year. Hospital experience. Required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Licensure must be current, valid, and in good standing
- Good communication skills is required in order to effectively communicate with inter and intra departmental employees, physicians and their office personnel, patients and their family members, and public.
- The incumbent must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to proficiently provide care to a patient population to include: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
- New incumbents must or must have complete In Depth hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation.
- This position has the primary responsibility of initiating quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients as well as serving as a resource for physicians, staff, and students.
- The incumbent will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document Respiratory Therapy services administered to patients.
- It is expected that the incumbent perform his/her responsibilities in a quality, timely, cost effective, confidential, professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
- The incumbent will have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, physicians and their office personnel, patients and their family members, and the public.
- It is imperative that he/she have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and public.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 100 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Frequently
- Reaching/Over Head Work: Occasionally
- Grasping: Frequently
- Speaking: Constantly
- Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations: Frequently
Benefits Available
- Continuing Education
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
- Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- License + Certification Reimbursement
- Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Other:
- Early Access to Earned Wages
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Away
- Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Requirements
The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist and Respiratory Therapy License
Education
You must have the following education to apply:
- Associates of Respiratory Therapy and Associates of Respiratory Therapy
You must have a Associates or higher
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Job ID: 000FZ4
Winfield, AL
Clinical-Non Nursing - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Full Time - Variable
Posting Description
We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Respiratory Therapist at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care services to a diverse patient population, adhering to hospital policies and regulatory standards. The therapist will offer direct respiratory care as prescribed by physicians, manage equipment and documentation, and contribute to the overall mission of the hospital by ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Effective communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills are crucial, given the extensive contact with various stakeholders including patients, staff, and physicians.
JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and documents quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients in accordance with hospital policies/procedures and criterion established by various legal and regulatory accrediting bodies.
- Provides direct respiratory care to patients as prescribed by the patient’s attending physician. These disciplines include: patient evaluation/assessment, ventilation, managing airways, oxygenation, quality control and diagnostic procedures including blood gases as requested, and related duties (documenting permanent health information on each patient treated).
- Initiates responsibilities in a quality, timely, cost effective, confidential, professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
- Adheres to general safety and infection control standards.
- Cleans and sterilizes respiratory equipment in a timely manner to ensure compliance with infection control standards, initiates preventive maintenance on departmental equipment; and selects, assembles, and properly tests equipment prior to initiating patient care.
- Performs other duties as assigned while demonstrating willingness, ability and team spirit to provide optimal customer satisfaction.
Attends, demonstrates, and participates in required inservices, performance improvement activities (including EXCEL), annual competencies, and other educational programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Associate's Degree Respiratory. Required
Licenses and Certifications
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist or eligible registered in the state in which facility is located. Required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support. Required
Work Experience
- Less than 1 year. Previous clinical experience. Required
- Less than 1 year. Hospital experience. Required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Licensure must be current, valid, and in good standing
- Good communication skills is required in order to effectively communicate with inter and intra departmental employees, physicians and their office personnel, patients and their family members, and public.
- The incumbent must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to proficiently provide care to a patient population to include: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
- New incumbents must or must have complete In Depth hospital orientation as well as Respiratory Care Department specific orientation.
- This position has the primary responsibility of initiating quality Respiratory Therapy services to patients as well as serving as a resource for physicians, staff, and students.
- The incumbent will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document Respiratory Therapy services administered to patients.
- It is expected that the incumbent perform his/her responsibilities in a quality, timely, cost effective, confidential, professional manner conducive with the overall mission/vision of the hospital.
- The incumbent will have extensive contact with inter and intra departmental personnel, physicians and their office personnel, patients and their family members, and the public.
- It is imperative that he/she have good communication skills and reflect a positive, caring attitude toward both staff and public.
Physical Demands
A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking: Frequently
- Sitting: Occasionally
- Lifting/Carrying: Frequently 100 lbs
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequently
- Climbing: Occasionally
- Balancing: Occasionally
- Stooping/Kneeling/Bending: Frequently
- Reaching/Over Head Work: Occasionally
- Grasping: Frequently
- Speaking: Constantly
- Hearing: Constantly
- Repetitive Motions: Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations: Frequently
Benefits Available
- Continuing Education
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
- Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
- Wellness Programs and Incentives
- Referral Bonuses
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- License + Certification Reimbursement
- Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
- Other:
- Early Access to Earned Wages
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid Time Away
- Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers
Requirements
The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist and Respiratory Therapy License
Education
You must have the following education to apply:
- Associates of Respiratory Therapy and Associates of Respiratory Therapy
You must have a Associates or higher
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Registered Respiratory Therapist
Verify your NBRC credentials transfer correctly
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly supports the specialty occupation claim. Confirm your RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care is paired with a bachelor's degree in respiratory care, not just an associate degree, before an employer files.
Target hospital systems with cap-exempt status
Universities and nonprofit research hospitals affiliated with higher education are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the lottery. Respiratory therapy roles at academic medical centers like those attached to university health systems bypass the March registration window entirely.
Search H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate by filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by their DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for respiratory therapy roles, so you're targeting facilities that have actively sponsored RRTs before, not just ones that say they're open to it.
Request premium processing before your OPT expires
If you're transitioning from OPT, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard adjudication can run several months, and cap-gap protection only extends your work authorization if the petition is filed before your EAD end date.
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your experience
DOL requires employers to certify a prevailing wage on the LCA before filing your H-1B petition. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check whether the wage level offered matches your years of RRT experience, since underpayment relative to Level II or III rates can trigger RFEs.
Document state licensure portability across work sites
If your employer operates across multiple states, your H-1B petition must list each work location. Confirm your RRT state license is valid in each state on the petition, since practicing in an unlicensed state creates compliance exposure for both you and the employer.
H-1B Visa Registered Respiratory Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registered Respiratory Therapist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Registered Respiratory Therapist positions as specialty occupations when the employer requires at least a bachelor's degree in respiratory care or a directly related field. An associate degree alone is generally insufficient. If your employer's job description specifies a bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement, the role clears the specialty occupation threshold. The O*NET occupation profile for respiratory therapists supports this classification.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, home health agencies, pulmonary rehabilitation clinics, and long-term acute care facilities are the most frequent H-1B sponsors for RRTs. Academic medical centers affiliated with universities are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for respiratory therapy roles on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B lottery affect RRT job seekers?
Cap-subject H-1B registrations open each March for the fiscal year starting October 1. USCIS conducts a random lottery when registrations exceed the 85,000 annual cap. If you're selected, your employer then has 90 days to file the full petition. RRTs at cap-exempt employers, including nonprofits attached to universities, bypass the lottery entirely and can start at any time of year.
Can I switch RRT jobs while on an H-1B without restarting the process?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can begin working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must file before you start. The role must still qualify as a specialty occupation, and your RRT license must be valid in the new work state.
What should I check before accepting an RRT job offer that includes H-1B sponsorship?
Confirm the employer will file before the cap registration deadline if they're cap-subject, or verify their cap-exempt status if they claim it. Ask whether they'll cover USCIS filing fees, and check that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your experience level using the OFLC Wage Search. Also verify the job description explicitly requires a bachelor's degree, not just an associate degree with licensure.