Respiratory Therapist III - RESPIRATORY CARE
Kettering Health
- Location
- Onsite (Hamilton, OH)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Kettering Health is a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare system dedicated to promoting and restoring health across western Ohio. This role involves providing comprehensive respiratory and cardiopulmonary care, including assessment, treatment, and patient education for patients across the lifespan.
Skills
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Job Details
Kettering Health Hamilton | Hamilton | Full Time | Varied Shift
-1030a-11p at Hamilton.
-Weekend requirement is 12 hour nights at Middletown every three weeks.
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.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.