Respiratory Therapist III - RESPIRATORY CARE
Compensation
Pay not listed
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Kettering Health Hamilton | Hamilton | Full Time | 12 Hour Shift Days
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.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a valid Ohio Respiratory Care Professional license. Additionally, applicants are required to have RRT credentials and maintain BLS and ACLS certifications.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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
28 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution20 jobs
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks17 jobs
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Respiratory Therapist
Sutter Health · Sacramento, California
Respiratory Therapist
Northwell · Terryville, New York
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
$58-$63/hrRespiratory Therapist
$35.94-$55.43/hr