Respiratory Therapist I - PULMONARY REHAB

Kettering Health • Kettering, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist I provides assessment, treatment, and care for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders across the lifespan. The role delivers therapeutic interventions, conducts diagnostic testing, and educates patients and families to support optimal respiratory health and recovery. The therapist performs other duties as assigned and carries out all job responsibilities in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Requirements

• 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 is 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and provide care for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders across the lifespan.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions.
• Conduct diagnostic testing.
• Educate patients and families to support optimal respiratory health and recovery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Carry out job responsibilities in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree