Resp Therapist I - Respiratory Care - Dayton - FT/Nights

Company: Kettering Health
Location: Dayton
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Incentives:Sign on Bonus! Up to $17,500 available to eligible applicants!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.Campus Overview:Kettering Health DaytonKettering Health Dayton, formerly Grandview Medical Center, has been providing care to Dayton and surrounding communities for over 90 years.Over 20 specialties, including orthopedics, heart and vascular, surgery, and trauma services.KH Dayton expanded their Emergency Department as well as their heart & vascular services to include an additional catheterization lab and electrophysiology lab.Partners with Gem City Market to provide fresh fruits and vegetables every Tuesday within the hospital.One of the largest osteopathic teaching hospitals in the United States.371 bed facilityOver the past several years, KH Dayton has received many awards, including:Top 100 HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award from Health grades in 2019.Received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.Responsibilities & Requirements: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 therapyLung expansion therapy (Incentive spirometry)Aerosolized medication delivery systemsMedical gas systemsVentilator initiation, management, and troubleshooting for adult and pediatric patientsBronchial hygiene therapyArterial blood gas puncture, analysis and interpretationNon-invasive monitoring systemsInfection control proceduresNon-Invasive VentilationBronchoscopy assistRequirements:Registered Respiratory TherapistLicensed Respiratory Care Practitioner from the State of OhioBLS and ACLSGraduate of Associate degree or higher accredited Respiratory Care programOne year practice as a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner preferredMust possess quality assessment skills and independent critical thinking, utilizing therapist driven protocols to drive appropriate patient care.

Keywords: Kettering Health, Dayton , Resp Therapist I - Respiratory Care - Dayton - FT/Nights, Other , Dayton, Ohio