Respiratory Therapist I - RESPIRATORY CARE
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- Full-Time
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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 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).
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