Respiratory Therapist I EWC - RESPIRATORY CARE

Kettering Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Kettering Health Dayton is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I for weekend shifts to provide assessment, treatment, and care for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders across the lifespan. You will deliver interventions, perform diagnostic tests, and educate patients and families to support respiratory health and recovery.

Entry requirements include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Ohio license as an RCP, NBRC RRT credential, and BLS/ACLS certification to be obtained

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy as required by Ohio law.
• Current and valid license as an RCP issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and care for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions and conduct diagnostic testing.
• Educate patients and families to support respiratory health and recovery.

Skills

RCP license

RRT credential

BLS & ACLS

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton | Part Time | Every Weekend Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Respiratory Therapist I EWC provides assessment, treatment, and care for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders across the lifespan. This role delivers therapeutic interventions, conducts diagnostic testing, and educates patients and families to support optimal respiratory health and recovery. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or equivalent as required by Ohio law.
• Completion of clinical rotations as part of an accredited respiratory therapy program; no additional experience required for entry-level roles.
• Current and valid license as a Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification by the American Heart Association, to be obtained prior to or within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
• One or more years of experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist in an acute care or critical care setting.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.