Respiratory Therapist I EWC - RESPIRATORY CARE at Kettering Health, Miamisburg, OH
Respiratory Therapist I EWC - RESPIRATORY CARE at Kettering Health in Miamisburg, OH. Est. up to $100k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Shift
EWC Shift
Department
450020 - RESPIRATORY CARE
FTE
00 Hours Per Pay Period/FTE 0.0 (Resource)
Job Code
JP0164
Job Details
Kettering Health Miamisburg | Miamisburg | Resource (PRN) (As Needed) | EWC Shift
(Every Weekend Commitment)
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Respiratory Therapist I EWC provides assessment, treatment, and care for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders across the lifespan. This role delivers therapeutic interventions, conducts diagnostic testing, and educates patients and families to support optimal respiratory health and recovery. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.
Required Education:
- 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.
Required Work Experience:
- Completion of clinical rotations as part of an accredited respiratory therapy program
- no additional experience required for entry-level roles.
Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:
- 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.
Skills:
- 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
- ability to educate patients and families
- proficiency with electronic health records (EHR)
- teamwork and collaboration
- adherence to infection control, safety, and patient confidentiality standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
Preferred Work Experience:
- One or more years of experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist in an acute care or critical care setting.
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
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