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Registered Respiratory Therapists qualify for H-1B 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 petitions for credentialed RRTs, and the 85,000-cap annual lottery opens each March.
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Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.
Are you interested in utilizing your Respiratory Therapy license in a way that can benefit the lives of your patients, your community, and those you work with? Then working as Registered Respiratory Therapist at IU Health is the perfect opportunity!
Are you an upcoming respiratory therapy (RT) graduate or recent respiratory therapy graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: iuhealth.org/ApplyRT. This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!
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About This Position:
- Night Shift Pay Differential included
- Single Weekend Option - Saturday and Sunday, and one other day
- Participate in bedside rounds & be a patient advocate
- Location: Frankfort Hospital
Our Respiratory Therapists (RT) work closely with our patients to evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders ranging in modalities and demographics. We are also responsible for collaborating with various different entities in the hospital setting including nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists to ensure total customer happiness and support.
Requirements
- Requires current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Indiana.
- Requires graduation from a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and regionally accredited respiratory care program.
- Requires that the N.B.R.C. (National Board for Respiratory Care) registry exam be passed within 6 months of hire date. The 6-month requirement for the RRT is void if hire date is one year past graduation date.
- Requires Healthcare Provider Certification. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
- Preferred ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification.
- Requires strong customer service skills.
- Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Requires the ability to deal with confidential patient information.
- Requires basic computer skills and ability to work with EMR.
Outside of working with groundbreaking technologies and therapies, our RTs get the opportunity to grow their medical knowledge and skills. They do this by working closely with patients and team members to build personalized therapies. Along with endless opportunities for continued advancement, our Respiratory teams also have a phenomenal promotional ladder within IU Health to continue their professional advancement.
IU Health also offers different opportunities for career and professional development for our staff that qualify for benefits. This includes continued education and certification opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
LI-S1!
We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Job Description
Overview
Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.
Are you interested in utilizing your Respiratory Therapy license in a way that can benefit the lives of your patients, your community, and those you work with? Then working as Registered Respiratory Therapist at IU Health is the perfect opportunity!
Are you an upcoming respiratory therapy (RT) graduate or recent respiratory therapy graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: iuhealth.org/ApplyRT. This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!
Preview a day in the life of a Respiratory Therapist at IU Health.
About This Position:
- Night Shift Pay Differential included
- Single Weekend Option - Saturday and Sunday, and one other day
- Participate in bedside rounds & be a patient advocate
- Location: Frankfort Hospital
Our Respiratory Therapists (RT) work closely with our patients to evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders ranging in modalities and demographics. We are also responsible for collaborating with various different entities in the hospital setting including nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists to ensure total customer happiness and support.
Requirements
- Requires current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Indiana.
- Requires graduation from a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and regionally accredited respiratory care program.
- Requires that the N.B.R.C. (National Board for Respiratory Care) registry exam be passed within 6 months of hire date. The 6-month requirement for the RRT is void if hire date is one year past graduation date.
- Requires Healthcare Provider Certification. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
- Preferred ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification.
- Requires strong customer service skills.
- Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Requires the ability to deal with confidential patient information.
- Requires basic computer skills and ability to work with EMR.
Outside of working with groundbreaking technologies and therapies, our RTs get the opportunity to grow their medical knowledge and skills. They do this by working closely with patients and team members to build personalized therapies. Along with endless opportunities for continued advancement, our Respiratory teams also have a phenomenal promotional ladder within IU Health to continue their professional advancement.
IU Health also offers different opportunities for career and professional development for our staff that qualify for benefits. This includes continued education and certification opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
LI-S1!
We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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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.
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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.
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