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

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Registered Respiratory Therapists provide high level clinical respiratory care under indirect technical supervision, as assigned by the Supervisor or Team Lead. Responsibilities include assessing patients, performing diagnostic tests to determine the underlying causes and extent of illness or injury, operating therapeutic gas administration equipment, administering medication therapy as prescribed, managing mechanical ventilators, assessing and developing a plan of care utilizing approved therapist driven protocols and providing emergency care during medical emergencies. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of a 2-4 year AMA approved Respiratory Program
• [Ohio, United States] Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for the State of OhioRRT Credentials issued by the National Board of Respiratory CareCurrent BLS with ACLS, PAL or NRP for respective area
• Acute/critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease states
• Ability to precept acute/critical care areasSupervisory capabilities
• 1 Year RRT experience required.

• Determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians / providers.
• Ensure compatibility with physician orders.
• Perform respiratory protocols as outlined in system policies.
• Set up and administer all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures to patients.
• This includes inhalants, mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems.
• Perform invasive and noninvasive testing to assist in treating chronic and acute respiratory illnesses.
• Assess and interpret evaluations and test results.
• Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment.
• Ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Order repairs when necessary.
• Evaluate effects of the respiratory therapy treatment plan and recommend modifications when needed.
• This includes monitoring vital signs, arterial blood gasses, and reviewing patient information.
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with medical staff members and assist with qualifying and setting up of home medical equipment.
• Record all information in the patient legal record and maintain department records.
• Educate patient on their disease state, wellness, home care, and safety.
• by departmental leadership.
• Provide clinical preceptorship for Respiratory Therapy Students
• All other duties assigned by departmental leadership.