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Dayton, Ohio

Respiratory Therapist I - RESPIRATORY CARE

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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Full-Time
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Weekends
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Job Description

  • 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.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, treat, and care for patients of all ages with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders. Deliver therapeutic interventions, conduct diagnostic testing, and educate patients and families to support respiratory health and recovery.

Requirements

An associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program or equivalent, an Ohio Respiratory Care Professional license, and the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential are required. BLS and ACLS certification must be obtained before hire or within 30 days; a bachelor's degree, relevant experience, and PALS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Respiratory AssessmentCardiopulmonary CarePatient EducationFamily EducationPatient CareClinical Care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 64% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

5
<$90k
6
$90k-105k
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$105k-120k
1
$131k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
65%
Sign-on bonus
18%
CME allowance
18%
Relocation assistance
12%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Dayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$149k
Typical market rent
$1,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.