Resp Therapist I - RESPIRATORY CARE

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Kettering, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist I for the KH Main Campus in Kettering, OH. The role involves high level clinical respiratory care under indirect supervision with duties across age groups.

The position requires graduation from a 2–4-year AMA-approved respiratory program, Ohio license as a Respiratory Therapist, and current BLS with ACLS, PALS, and NRP knowledge. AARC membership is preferred. Opportunities for lead roles may arise.

Qualifications

• Graduates of a 2–4-year AMA approved Respiratory Program.
• Active Ohio Respiratory Care Practitioner license with RRT credentials.
• Current BLS; ACLS, PALS, and NRP knowledge; active AARC member preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform high level clinical respiratory care under indirect supervision.
• Lead by example; align with KH mission, vision, and values.
• Perform respiratory procedures for all ages per campus policy.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment in applying policies and procedures.
• Maintain productivity and ensure proper documentation of records.
• May serve as Lead Therapist or shift Team Leader as assigned.

Skills

Acute/critical care knowledge

AARC member

BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP knowledge

Education

AMA approved Respiratory Program (2–4 years)

Job description

Resp Therapist I - RESPIRATORY CARE

US-OH-Kettering

KH Main Campus

Job ID: 2026-60459

# of Openings: 1

Category: Respiratory

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• To perform high level clinical respiratory care under indirect technical supervision as assigned by the supervisor or team leader.
• Additional the position demonstrates a strong approach to all network initiatives and will be a role model for KHN mission, vision, and values.
• Performs various respiratory procedures on a day-to-day basis under indirect supervision for all age group as specified per campus departmental policy
• Exercises good independent clinical judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures
• Maintains productivity at or above required levels.
• Assures correct documentation of all records
• Occasionally performs the role of Lead Therapist, shift Team Leader, or clinical Instructor as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Education Graduates of a 2–4-year AMA approved Respiratory Program

  Required Licenses [Ohio, United States] Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for the State of Ohio Credentials issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care

  Active AARC member must demonstrate acute/critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary diseases states, involved in precepting acute/critical care areas, supervisor capabilities, current BLS with ACLS, P, and NRP for respective work area.

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