Resp Therapist I, Respiratory Care, Kettering Medical Center, Part Time Nights
Kettering Health Dayton, OH
- Expired: over a month ago. Applications are no longer accepted.
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit network of nine hospitals, Kettering College, and over 160 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Patients have access to high quality maternity care, state-of-the-art cancer fighting technology, Ohio’s leading heart hospital, as well as revolutionary brain and spine surgery. With nearly 14,000 employees and 2,100 physicians, Kettering Health is committed to transforming the healthcare experience with world class health services for every stage of life. Kettering Health recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of Kettering Medical Center.
As a faith-based organization we are dedicated to treating all patients with love and respect regardless of religious preference. Multi-denominational Spiritual Services are offered at the network every day.
Kettering Medical Center Overview
Kettering Medical Center is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health Network 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, Kettering Medical Center 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
To perform with a high degree of competency all clinical aspects of respiratory care for all age groups (adult, geriatric, and pediatrics)
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
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.