TN Visa Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs
Registered Respiratory Therapist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA, making this one of the more straightforward paths for Canadian and Mexican RRTs to work in the U.S. Your credentials, state licensure, and a qualifying job offer are the three requirements employers and CBP both scrutinize most closely.
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Perform a variety of respiratory therapy modalities for patients with cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004811 ORBG - Respiratory Therapy/Eeg
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-26
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Work Shift
Job Description
Perform a variety of respiratory therapy modalities for patients with cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction.
Additional Job Description
Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent
Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
- Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
- Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
- Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
- Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
- Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
- Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
- Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
- Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
- Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
- Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
- Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
- Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
- Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
- Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
- Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
- Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
- Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
- Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
- Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
- Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
- Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
- Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
- Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
- Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
- Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
- Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
- (Selected Positions) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
- (Selected Positions) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.
Job Description Summary
Perform a variety of respiratory therapy modalities for patients with cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004811 ORBG - Respiratory Therapy/Eeg
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-26
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Work Shift
Job Description
Perform a variety of respiratory therapy modalities for patients with cardiac and pulmonary dysfunction.
Additional Job Description
Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent
Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
- Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
- Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
- Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
- Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
- Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
- Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
- Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
- Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
- Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
- Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
- Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
- Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
- Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
- Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
- Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
- Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
- Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
- Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
- Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
- Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
- Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
- Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
- Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
- Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
- Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
- Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
- Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
- Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
- Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
- Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
- Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
- (Selected Positions) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
- (Selected Positions) Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
Verify your credentials meet NBRC standards
CBP requires proof that your respiratory therapy credentials are recognized in the U.S. Canadian RRTs credentialed through CSRT should confirm their qualifications align with NBRC's Registered Respiratory Therapist designation before applying to any role.
Target hospitals with dedicated immigration support
Large health systems and academic medical centers are more likely to have HR teams familiar with TN sponsorship for allied health roles. Filter your search to employers in states with high RRT demand, such as Texas, Florida, and California.
Get your state license before the offer stage
Many employers won't extend a formal offer to an RRT who lacks state licensure, even with TN eligibility. Apply for licensure in your target state early since some boards require a U.S. Social Security Number, which creates a timing complication for international candidates.
Request a TN-specific offer letter from your employer
Your offer letter must describe the professional capacity of the role, confirm it qualifies under TN categories, and state the duration of employment. A vague or generic offer letter is the most common reason CBP asks follow-up questions at the port of entry.
Use Migrate Mate to find RRT roles with TN sponsorship
Searching broadly for respiratory therapy jobs wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN requirements. Migrate Mate filters specifically for employers open to TN sponsorship, so your applications reach hiring managers who already understand the process.
Understand how Mexican nationals handle TN differently
Unlike Canadians, Mexican nationals cannot seek TN admission at the port of entry and must apply at a U.S. consulate. Schedule your consular appointment in advance since wait times at high-volume posts like Ciudad Juarez or Monterrey can extend your start date.
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Find Registered Respiratory Therapist JobsRegistered Respiratory Therapist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Registered Respiratory Therapist job title qualify directly for a TN visa?
Yes, respiratory therapists are listed as a qualifying profession under the USMCA TN category. The role must require at least a baccalaureate degree or a post-secondary diploma plus three years of experience in the field. CBP will review your credentials and offer letter at the port of entry to confirm the position meets the specialty requirement.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for RRT roles?
The TN visa has no lottery, no annual cap for Canadians, and can often be obtained at a port of entry the same day you apply. The H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate and a six-month wait minimum. For most Canadian and Mexican RRTs with a qualifying job offer, the TN is the faster and more predictable path.
How do I find RRT employers who are open to TN visa sponsorship?
Standard job searches rarely filter for TN sponsorship willingness, which means you can waste weeks applying to employers who aren't familiar with the process. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this, letting you search Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs by employers who already support TN visa candidates, so you spend time on applications that are actually likely to move forward.
Can I work as an RRT in the U.S. while my TN renewal is pending?
TN status doesn't have an automatic grace period the way some other visa categories do. If you're renewing at a port of entry or applying for a new employer's TN, your authorization to work depends on maintaining valid status continuously. Many RRTs time their renewal applications before their current status expires to avoid any gap in work authorization.
Do I need a U.S. state license before my employer can file for TN sponsorship?
CBP expects evidence that you meet all licensing requirements for the state where you'll be working. Some employers will extend a conditional offer while you complete the licensing process, but most will require an active or pending license before initiating paperwork. Canadian RRTs credentialed through CSRT typically need to apply through the relevant state board and may face additional English proficiency or exam requirements.
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