Respiratory Therapy Residency

Launch Your Respiratory Therapy Career With Good Shepherd Health Care System!

Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus

RRT Comp Range: $38.08 - $63.75

Top-tier benefits package offering 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for both employees and their families.

Are you nearing the end of your Respiratory Therapy program or a recent graduate ready to step confidently into professional practice? Our Respiratory Therapy Residency Program is designed to support your transition from student to skilled Respiratory Therapist through hands-on experience, structured mentorship, and progressive responsibility.

We welcome applications from:

• Students in the final semester or final clinical phase of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Recent graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Individuals preparing to obtain state licensure and RRT credentials

As a Respiratory Therapy Resident, you will:

• Provide respiratory care under appropriate supervision while building confidence and competence
• Work alongside experienced Respiratory Therapists and interdisciplinary care teams
• Gain exposure to a variety of clinical settings and patient populations
• Participate in structured orientation, education, skills labs, and competency validation
• Progress toward independent practice as licensure and competencies are achieved

Requirements

• Enrollment in the final phase or recent completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Eligible for or ability to obtain state Respiratory Therapist licensure within a defined timeframe
• Eligible for or currently pursuing CRT or RRT credentials
• Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain prior to independent patient care)
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care