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Kettering Health
Dayton, Ohio

Resp Therapist II - RESPIRATORY CARE

Respiratory Therapist Top 5% in Respiratory TherapyPer Diem

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Job Description

  • Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton | Resource (PRN) | Varied Shift
  • Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Responsibilities

To perform high level clinical respiratory care under indirect technical supervision as assigned by the supervisor or team leader.

Additional the position demonstrates a strong approach to all network initiatives and will be a role model for KHN mission, vision, and values.

Performs various respiratory procedures on a day-to-day basis under indirect supervision for all age group as specified per campus departmental policy

Exercises good independent clinical judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures

Maintains productivity at or above required levels.

Assures Correct Documentation of All Records

Occasionally performs the role of Lead Therapist, shift Team Leader, or clinical Instructor as assigned

Job Requirements

Minimum Education Graduates of a 2–4-year AMA approved Respiratory Program

Required Licenses [Ohio, United States] Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for the State of Ohio Credentials issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care

Active AARC member must demonstrate acute/critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary diseases states, involved in precepting acute/critical care areas, supervisor capabilities, current BLS with ACLS, P, and NRP for respective work area.

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities

Perform high-level clinical respiratory care procedures for patients of all age groups under indirect supervision. Occasionally serve as a lead therapist, shift team leader, or clinical instructor as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of a 2-4 year AMA-approved respiratory program and hold a valid Ohio Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Candidates must possess current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications and be registered with the NBRC.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary disease managementPatient care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Resp Therapist II - RESPIRATORY CARE at Kettering Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,671 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 64% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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

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Salary Distribution19 jobs

4
<$90k
9
$90k-110k
3
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
67%
CME allowance
27%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Respiratory Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,671 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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.