Mid Level Lead Respiratory Therapist Jobs
Mid level lead respiratory therapist jobs go to clinicians ready to own patient care protocols, mentor junior staff, and make real-time treatment decisions with minimal supervision. Roles are concentrated 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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Senior Respiratory Therapist, Night Shift, Respiratory Therapy Department
UC Health is hiring a Part Time Senior Respiratory Therapist for the respiratory therapy department for the varied shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
We’re offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus, plus competitive pay, an awesome team culture, and a fantastic student pipeline that makes learning and mentorship part of the everyday experience.
The Senior Respiratory Therapist delivers critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system, provides respiratory care predominately in critical care areas, and is in charge for the shift, i.e., making out assignments, handling staffing issues and responding to personnel issues.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.
UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment’s notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.
Job Responsibilities
- Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
- Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
- Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
- Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service. Assess patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions. Performs invasive and non-invasive therapeutic/diagnostic modalities. Procedure/services performed are according to department policy and procedure.
- Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records. Hand-off of care performed.
- Educates patients on their disease state, wellness, and home care modalities. Functions as a preceptor (works to provide a meaningful learning experience for orientees/students).
- Applies technical knowledge to consult with physician with regard to cardiopulmonary status. Acts as a resource. Supportive of leadership initiatives.
Listed below are the main services provided:
- Clinical Assessment
- Ventilator Care, BiPAP, CPAP
- Ventilator Transport, internal and external to the organization
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Arterial Blood Gas Puncture and Sampling
- Assistance with Intubation
- Assistance with Bronchoscopy and Bedside Trach Insertion
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage Sampling (BAL/PAL)
- Point of Care Analysis
- Cardiac Resuscitation, Respiratory Arrest, and Airway Management
- Assist with Research and Student Education
- Medical gas Therapy
- Continuous and Intermittent Aerosolized Medication Therapy
- Incentive Spirometry
- Autogenic Drainage
- PEP Therapy
- Percussion and Postural Drainage
- High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Therapy
- Ultrasonic Nebulizer
- Oximetry, Transcutaneous and End Tidal CO2 Monitoring
- Suctioning
- In-Exsufflator Therapy
- Nocturnal Pulse Oximetry
- Interpulmonary Percussive Ventilation
- Pulmonary Function Studies
- Breathing Retraining Techniques and Exercises
- Sputum Specimen Collection
- Assist with Passy Muir Speaking Valve Usage
- Room air Challenge for Neonates
- Surfactant Administration
- Performs EKGs
- Trach Care
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduate of a two or four-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credentials.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the growth and developmental needs of adolescent, adult, and older adult/geriatric client populations and the necessary clinical and technical skills to provide care for medically complex clients with chronic illnesses and physical disabilities. Assumes charge therapist responsibilities in the absence of a Lead Therapist.
- Currently licensed to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Ohio. BLS required, ACLS desired.
- Minimum Required: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience
- Preferred: 6 - 10 Years equivalent experience
Expected starting salary range for this position is between $28.69/hr. - $35.47/hr.
The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
Join our team as a Senior Respiratory Therapist in our respiratory therapy department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
Senior Respiratory Therapist, Night Shift, Respiratory Therapy Department
UC Health is hiring a Part Time Senior Respiratory Therapist for the respiratory therapy department for the varied shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
We’re offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus, plus competitive pay, an awesome team culture, and a fantastic student pipeline that makes learning and mentorship part of the everyday experience.
The Senior Respiratory Therapist delivers critical and non-critical patient care services to all age groups using selected invasive and noninvasive techniques related to the cardiopulmonary system, provides respiratory care predominately in critical care areas, and is in charge for the shift, i.e., making out assignments, handling staffing issues and responding to personnel issues.
About University of Cincinnati Medical Center
As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.
UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati’s only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment’s notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries.
Job Responsibilities
- Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
- Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
- Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
- Performs and monitors patient progress and response to service. Assess patients and makes appropriate recommendations based on outcomes with regard to therapeutic interventions. Performs invasive and non-invasive therapeutic/diagnostic modalities. Procedure/services performed are according to department policy and procedure.
- Correctly records all information in the patient legal record and maintains department records. Hand-off of care performed.
- Educates patients on their disease state, wellness, and home care modalities. Functions as a preceptor (works to provide a meaningful learning experience for orientees/students).
- Applies technical knowledge to consult with physician with regard to cardiopulmonary status. Acts as a resource. Supportive of leadership initiatives.
Listed below are the main services provided:
- Clinical Assessment
- Ventilator Care, BiPAP, CPAP
- Ventilator Transport, internal and external to the organization
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Arterial Blood Gas Puncture and Sampling
- Assistance with Intubation
- Assistance with Bronchoscopy and Bedside Trach Insertion
- Bronchoalveolar Lavage Sampling (BAL/PAL)
- Point of Care Analysis
- Cardiac Resuscitation, Respiratory Arrest, and Airway Management
- Assist with Research and Student Education
- Medical gas Therapy
- Continuous and Intermittent Aerosolized Medication Therapy
- Incentive Spirometry
- Autogenic Drainage
- PEP Therapy
- Percussion and Postural Drainage
- High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Therapy
- Ultrasonic Nebulizer
- Oximetry, Transcutaneous and End Tidal CO2 Monitoring
- Suctioning
- In-Exsufflator Therapy
- Nocturnal Pulse Oximetry
- Interpulmonary Percussive Ventilation
- Pulmonary Function Studies
- Breathing Retraining Techniques and Exercises
- Sputum Specimen Collection
- Assist with Passy Muir Speaking Valve Usage
- Room air Challenge for Neonates
- Surfactant Administration
- Performs EKGs
- Trach Care
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduate of a two or four-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program with RRT credentials.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the growth and developmental needs of adolescent, adult, and older adult/geriatric client populations and the necessary clinical and technical skills to provide care for medically complex clients with chronic illnesses and physical disabilities. Assumes charge therapist responsibilities in the absence of a Lead Therapist.
- Currently licensed to practice as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Ohio. BLS required, ACLS desired.
- Minimum Required: 3 - 5 Years equivalent experience
- Preferred: 6 - 10 Years equivalent experience
Expected starting salary range for this position is between $28.69/hr. - $35.47/hr.
The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
Join our team as a Senior Respiratory Therapist in our respiratory therapy department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
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Mid Level Lead Respiratory Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level lead respiratory therapist job?
Position your existing experience around clinical ownership and leadership impact. Highlight cases where you managed complex ventilator patients independently, coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, or trained newer staff. Tailor your resume to show progression beyond basic bedside care, emphasizing protocols you improved or quality metrics you influenced. Certifications like NPS or ACCS also strengthen your candidacy at this level.
Which companies hire mid level lead respiratory therapists?
Companies hiring mid level lead respiratory therapists right now include Banner Health, Inova Health, and WVU Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is concentrated among large health systems, regional hospital networks, and specialty care centers that need clinicians who can lead a shift without senior oversight.
Are there remote mid level lead respiratory therapist jobs?
Yes, though options are limited given the hands-on nature of the role. About 0% of mid level lead respiratory therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these tend to be positions in telehealth monitoring, respiratory care coordination, or clinical education rather than direct patient care.
How do I move up to a mid level lead respiratory therapist role?
Moving into a mid level lead respiratory therapist role takes deliberate skill-building over your first few years. Focus on expanding your clinical range across care settings like ICU, neonatal, and pulmonary rehab, taking on charge responsibilities when available, and earning specialty credentials. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as reducing readmission rates or leading a protocol update, signals readiness for the ownership mid level roles require.
Which industries hire the most mid level lead respiratory therapists?
Mid Level lead 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 operate high-acuity departments and shift-based care environments where experienced clinicians with leadership capability are essential to daily operations.