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Kettering, Ohio

Lead Respiratory Therapist -Respiratory Care

Respiratory Therapist Above average in Respiratory TherapyNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Kettering Health as a Lead Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift, Full Time in Kettering, OH, US.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 12 Hour Shift Days

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Kettering Health in Kettering, OH, US.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Respiratory Therapist provides advanced clinical expertise and shift-based leadership to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of respiratory care. This role guides respiratory therapy staff, coordinates daily operations, and promotes quality patient outcomes in accordance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a current Ohio license as a Respiratory Care Professional. A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in acute care settings and RRT, BLS, and ACLS credentials are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceStaff GuidanceOperations CoordinationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life SupportBasic Life SupportRegistered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% 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).

5.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,692 active roles in this specialty

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

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4
$85k-100k
6
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4
$115k-130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Relocation assistance
13%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Respiratory Therapy

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No nights
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About Kettering Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Kettering, OH
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Full Time
12 Hour Shift Days