Respiratory Careers at Kettering Health
A place where our culture sets us apart and brings us together.
What to Expect
Respiratory therapists at Kettering Health are genuine clinical partners. They manage ventilators, perform advanced bronchoscopy procedures, interpret arterial blood gas results at the bedside, and work alongside physicians in some of the most critical moments of patient care. If you want a career where your clinical judgment is respected and your scope of practice is broad, this is it.
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Collaboration
A collaborative, team-first environment with support on every shift.
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Work-life Balance
Leadership that prioritizes flexibility and work-life balance.
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Career Growth
Opportunities to grow and cross-train across imaging modalities.
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Innovation
Access to advanced technology and a diverse patient population.
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Explore Respiratory Careers Across the System
Respiratory roles at Kettering Health span entry-level to advanced clinical and leadership positions, with opportunities across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
A Scope of Practice
Kettering Health Respiratory Services is distinguished by both the technology available and the expanded role respiratory therapists play in using it, with two areas in particular standing out from the norm.
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Advanced Clinical Practice
Respiratory therapists at Kettering Health play an expanded role in complex procedures and diagnostics — supporting endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, and performing arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and interpretation directly at the bedside — keeping care faster, more precise, and more deeply integrated into patient treatment.
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Career Growth and Advancement
Our structured professional ladder program provides a clear framework for growth, rewarding education, specialty training, quality improvement work, and professional achievements. In addition, defined leadership pathways guide therapists into roles such as charge therapist, educator, supervisor, and manager—with ongoing career conversations and active leadership support every step of the way.
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Education and Certification Support
Kettering Health invests in continuous learning through certification support, exam preparation resources, and mentorship from experienced colleagues. Respiratory therapists also have access to quarterly continuing education opportunities and external resources through organizations like the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), helping them stay current and advance their expertise.
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Continuum of Patient Care
From acute care to outpatient services, respiratory therapists contribute across the full care journey. Pulmonary rehabilitation programs allow therapists to work closely with patients managing chronic lung disease, focusing on long-term outcomes, improved quality of life, and meaningful patient relationships beyond the medical center setting.
Trusted Partners in Respiratory Care
Respiratory Services at Kettering Health covers a wide range of care settings and patient needs. On the inpatient side, the team delivers respiratory treatments, oxygen therapy, ventilator management, and individualized care plans for patients with acute and critical needs. On the outpatient side, they offer pulmonary rehabilitation, diagnostic pulmonary function testing, and advanced bronchoscopy procedures, including robotic-assisted bronchoscopy, for patients managing chronic lung disease or being evaluated for conditions like lung cancer.
Physicians here trust respiratory therapists as skilled clinical partners, not just support staff. That level of respect shapes the day-to-day experience in a real way, and it is one of the most consistent reasons therapists choose to stay.
Learn the Right Way from Day One
Kettering Health Respiratory Services has a long track record of welcoming students and new graduates, with the onboarding experience reflecting that investment. Many new team members have completed clinical rotations with Kettering Health before being hired, making the transition into a full-time role feel less like starting over and more like stepping into something familiar.
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At a Glance
450+
respiratory team members across the system
30/60/90
day check-ins built into every new hire experience
Both
inpatient and outpatient practice settings
Advanced
bronchoscopy and robotic bronchoscopy capabilities