Respiratory Therapist III - RESPIRATORY CARE
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Kettering Health Hamilton | Hamilton | Full Time | Varied Shift
- 1030a-11p at Hamilton.
- Weekend requirement is 12 hour nights at Middletown every three weeks.
The Respiratory Therapist III provides assessment, treatment, and care for patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders across the lifespan. This role delivers therapeutic interventions, conducts diagnostic testing, and educates patients and families to support optimal respiratory health and recovery. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or equivalent as required by Ohio law.Completion of clinical rotations as part of an accredited respiratory therapy program; no additional experience required for entry-level roles.Current and valid license as a Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) issued by the State Medical Board of Ohio. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification by the American Heart Association, to be obtained prior to or within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field. One or more years of experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist in an acute care or critical care setting. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
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Responsibilities
Assesses and cares for patients of all ages with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, providing appropriate therapeutic interventions and diagnostic testing. Educates patients and families to support respiratory health and recovery, and performs other assigned duties in alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and safety program.
Requirements
Requires an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from a CoARC-accredited program or equivalent, an Ohio Respiratory Care Professional license, and the NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential. BLS and ACLS certification are required before or within 30 days of hire; a bachelor’s degree, relevant acute or critical care experience, and PALS certification are preferred.
Skills
- Respiratory Assessment
- Respiratory Care
- Cardiopulmonary Care
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Respiratory Therapy
- Respiratory Care
- Cardiopulmonary Disorders
- Patient Assessment
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Clinical Rotations
- CoARC Accreditation
- Respiratory Care Professional License
- Ohio State Medical Board
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- National Board for Respiratory Care
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Acute Care
- Critical Care
- Patient Safety