Respiratory Therapist - Emergency Room at Kettering Health Network – Huber Heights, Ohio

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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

Job Requirements:

• 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.