Respiratory Therapist III

Kettering Health; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist III to assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders across the lifespan. You will deliver therapies, perform diagnostics, and educate patients and families to support recovery, while aligning with the organization's mission and B Safe program.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, Ohio RCP license with NBRC RRT, and BLS/ACLS certifications (ACLS to be obtained prior to or within 30 days of hire).

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program or equivalent.
• Completion of clinical rotations; entry-level eligibility.
• Ohio licensed Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) with NBRC RRT credential.
• BLS and ACLS certifications due within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders across the lifespan.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions and conduct diagnostic testing.
• Educate patients and families to support respiratory health and recovery.
• Perform duties aligned with Kettering Health's mission and B Safe program.

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

RCP license (State Medical Board of Ohio)

NBRC RRT credential

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Respiratory Therapist III 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.

The Respiratory Therapist III 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.