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Kettering Health
Springfield, Ohio

Resp Therapist II - Emergency Room

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

  • Kettering Health Springfield | Springfield | Full Time |12hrs|Nights
  • 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 for all age groups under indirect technical supervision. Act as a role model for network initiatives and occasionally serve as a Lead Therapist or clinical instructor.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Program and a Registered Respiratory Therapist licensed in Ohio. Requires active AARC membership and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Acute CareCardiopulmonary Disease ManagementPatient Documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Resp Therapist II - Emergency Room 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 3,803 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, 54% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% 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

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs

5
<$100k
9
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
3
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
78%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Relocation assistance
11%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

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 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$208k
Typical market rent
$1,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.5
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.

BEA 2024 · Springfield, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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