Respiratory Therapist I - RESPIRATORY CARE

Kettering Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Dayton is seeking an entry-level Respiratory Therapist I to support assessment, treatment, and care for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary conditions across the lifespan in Dayton, Ohio.

You will perform diagnostic testing, deliver therapeutic interventions, and educate patients and families to promote respiratory health and recovery, while adhering to B Safe guidelines and the organization's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required by Ohio law.
• Completion of clinical rotations; entry-level role.
• Current Ohio Respiratory Care Professional license.
• RRT credential from NBRC.

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.
• All duties aligned with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS/ACLS certification

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Clinical rotations completed

Ohio RCP license

RRT NBRC credential

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton | Full Time | Third Shift

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Respiratory Therapist I 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.