Respiratory Therapist I EWC - RESPIRATORY CARE

Kettering Health; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I for the Every Weekend Commitment at Kettering Main Campus. The role provides assessment, treatment, and care for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders across the lifespan, delivering therapies, conducting tests, and educating patients and families to support recovery.

Candidates will have an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, complete clinical rotations, hold an Ohio RCP license with NBRC RRT, and obtain BLS/ACLS

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program or equivalent per Ohio law.
• Completion of clinical rotations as part of an accredited program.
• Current Ohio RCP license, NBRC RRT credential, BLS and ACLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and care for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders across the lifespan.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions, conduct diagnostic testing, and educate patients and families.
• Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with Kettering Health's mission and B Safe program.

Skills

Respiratory therapy principles

operate respiratory equipment

clinical assessment

verbal and written communication

educate patients and families

EHR proficiency

teamwork

infection control and confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

(Every Weekend Commitment)

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.

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | EWC | EWC

(Every Weekend Commitment)

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.

Required Education

• 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.

Required Work Experience

• Completion of clinical rotations as part of an accredited respiratory therapy program
• no additional experience required for entry-level roles.

Required Licenses, Certifications, And Registrations

• 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of respiratory therapy principles and practices
• ability to operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment
• strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• effective verbal and written communication
• ability to educate patients and families
• proficiency with electronic health records (EHR)
• teamwork and collaboration
• adherence to infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards.

Preferred Education

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.

Preferred Work Experience

• One or more years of experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist in an acute care or critical care setting.

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, And Registrations

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.