Entry-Level Respiratory Therapist I

Kettering Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across age groups, including adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics. The role covers ventilator management, bronchodilator delivery, arterial blood gas sampling, and infection control.

Candidates should hold an Ohio-licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner credentials, an associate degree or higher in respiratory care, BLS/ACLS, and prefer at least one year of practice; independent

Qualifications

• Must possess Ohio licensure as Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Graduate of an AHA-accredited Respiratory Care program (associate degree or higher).

Responsibilities

• To perform with a high degree of competency all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups (adult, geriatric, and pediatrics).
• Alveolar recruitment therapy
• Lung expansion therapy (Incentive spirometry)
• Aerosolized medication delivery systems
• Medical gas systems
• Ventilator initiation, management, and troubleshooting for adult and pediatric patients
• Bronchial hygiene therapy
• Arterial blood gas puncture, analysis and interpretation
• Non-invasive monitoring systems
• Infection control procedures
• Non-Invasive Ventilation
• Bronchoscopy assist
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner from the State of Ohio
• BLS and ACLS
• Graduate of Associate degree or higher accredited Respiratory Care program
• One year practice as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred
• Must possess quality assessment skills and independent critical thinking, utilizing therapist driven protocols to drive appropriate patient care.

Skills

Ventilator management

Non-invasive monitoring

Bronchial hygiene

ABG analysis

Infection control

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Responsibilities & Requirements

To perform with a high degree of competency all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups (adult, geriatric, and pediatrics)

• Alveolar recruitment therapy
• Lung expansion therapy (Incentive spirometry)
• Medical gas systems
• Ventilator initiation, management, and troubleshooting for adult and pediatric patients
• Bronchial hygiene therapy
• Arterial blood gas puncture, analysis and interpretation
• Non-invasive monitoring systems
• Infection control procedures
• Non-Invasive Ventilation
• Bronchoscopy assist
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner from the State of Ohio
• BLS and ACLS
• Graduate of Associate degree or higher accredited Respiratory Care program
• One year practice as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred
• Must possess quality assessment skills and independent critical thinking, utilizing therapist driven protocols to drive appropriate patient care.
  
  

Responsibilities & Requirements

To perform with a high degree of competency all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups (adult, geriatric, and pediatrics)

• Alveolar recruitment therapy
• Lung expansion therapy (Incentive spirometry)
• Aerosolized medication delivery systems
• Medical gas systems
• Ventilator initiation, management, and troubleshooting for adult and pediatric patients
• Bronchial hygiene therapy
• Arterial blood gas puncture, analysis and interpretation
• Non-invasive monitoring systems
• Infection control procedures
• Non-Invasive Ventilation
• Bronchoscopy assist
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner from the State of Ohio
• BLS and ACLS
• Graduate of Associate degree or higher accredited Respiratory Care program
• One year practice as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred
• Must possess quality assessment skills and independent critical thinking, utilizing therapist driven protocols to drive appropriate patient care.
  
  

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.