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 Main Campus

• Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
• The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.
• In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
• Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
• Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds)

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

To perform with a high degree of competency all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups (adult, geriatric, and pediatrics)

• IPPB/IPPV and other deep breathing maneuvers
• Humidity and aerosol systems
• Medical gas systems
• Ventilator preparation, management and trouble shooting for adult and pediatric patients
• Postural drainage and percussion
• Arterial blood gas puncture analysis and interpretation
• Non-invasive blood gas monitoring systems
• Infection control procedures
• CPAP
• Bronchoscopy assist

Job Requirements:

• 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, critical thinking and able to make independent decisions