Respiratory Therapist I EWC - RESPIRATORY CARE

Kettering Health • Miamisburg, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist I EWC 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 responsibilities in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program 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 Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) license 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 from the American Heart Association, obtained before or within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy principles and practices.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to educate patients and families.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR).
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Adherence to infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards.

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree