Resp Therapist I - Respiratory Care at Kettering Health Network – Dayton, Ohio

Resp Therapist I - Respiratory Care

US-OH-Dayton

Job ID: 2025-57204
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Respiratory
KH Dayton

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Responsibilities

Job Requirements:

• To perform with a high degree of competency all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups (adult, geriatric, and pediatrics)
• Alveolar recruitment therapy
• Lung expansion therapy (Incentive spirometry)
• Aerosolized medication delivery systems
• Medical gas systems
• Ventilator initiation, management, and troubleshooting for adult and pediatric patients
• Bronchial hygiene therapy
• Arterial blood gas puncture, analysis and interpretation
• Non-invasive monitoring systems
• Infection control procedures
• Non-Invasive Ventilation
• Bronchoscopy assist
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner from the State of Ohio
• BLS and ACLS
• Graduate of Associate degree or higher accredited Respiratory Care program
• One year practice as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred
• Must possess quality assessment skills and independent critical thinking, utilizing therapist driven protocols to drive appropriate patient care.

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