Respiratory Therapy Student - Trainee at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

Respiratory Therapy Trainee

The Respiratory Therapy Trainee position is designed for individuals currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program who have not yet obtained their L1 Limited Permit. This entry-level role provides valuable exposure to the hospital environment and respiratory care operations, without direct patient care responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Replace and transport oxygen tanks throughout the hospital
• Set up and calibrate ventilators and related respiratory equipment
• Clean and maintain respiratory therapy equipment according to infection control standards
• Respond to requests from bedside respiratory therapists and assist with non-clinical tasks as needed
• Support the respiratory care team with routine operational duties

Work Environment

• Tasks are routine and follow clearly defined procedures
• Work is performed under direct supervision with guidance from licensed respiratory therapists

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Admitted to/enrolled in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program. Must maintain satisfactory performance AND successfully complete all job-specific training as defined by program guidelines
• Must not yet have L1 permit from the Ohio Medical Board
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and established protocols
• Willingness to work under close supervision in a structured environment

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose.

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability