Respiratory Care Practitioner (IV) - Respiratory Care
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open respiratory therapist jobs in Ohio post a median of $43.25 an hour, the middle half $36.75–$45, across 56 jobs that state their pay. Respiratory therapists employed in Ohio earn a median of $38.42 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Workplace injuries
N - Kettering Network Services in Miamisburg reported 3 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,565,021 hours worked: 0.2 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 1 of them describes violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital
Medicare gives Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Ohio's hospitals average 3.6). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 35% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Ohio hospitals by rating.
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What Ohio requires of a respiratory therapist
Respiratory care professional license, from the State Medical Board of Ohio (Respiratory Care Advisory Council).
- Evidence of completing both portions of the NBRC RRT exam (Ohio Admin. Code 4761-5-01); waivers exist for current licensees of other states with equivalent standards.
- Staying active: Renew on or before June 30 of every even year with the required continuing education (Ohio Admin. Code 4761-8-01).
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About the job
Job Details
Kettering Health Hamilton | Hamilton| Full Time| 12 hrs/Night Shift
Responsibilities & Requirements
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.
Job Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provide clinical preceptorship for Respiratory Therapy Students
- All other duties assigned by departmental leadership.
Job Requirements
- Graduate of a 2-4 year AMA approved Respiratory Program Required Licenses[Ohio, United States] Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner for the State of Ohio
- RRT Credentials issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- Current BLS with ACLS, PAL or NRP for respective area Acute/critical care knowledge as it relates to cardiopulmonary disease statesAbility to precept acute/critical care areasSupervisory capabilities
- RRT or registry eligible
- NRP Preferred but not required training available with commitment
- Ohio Licensed Respiratory Care Professional
Overview
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.
From Kettering Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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