Abrazo Health
Job Title
Respiratory Therapist FT Nights
Employer Abrazo Health
Location Cave Creek, AZ
Position Summary Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians. Works on cases that are more complex. Trains and mentors staff. Performs all types of Respiratory Care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, hemodynamics, special procedures and ENGs. Performs procedures required in the specialty areas, i.e. ICU, PACU, etc. Performs assessment and treatment of the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Ability to precept students, and orientees.
Special Skills
Must have understanding of general principles of asepsis and infection control practices, including isolation.
Knowledge of volume ventilators and understanding of patient hemodynamics.
Excellent customer service skills.
Computer skills preferred.
Supervises May supervise shift therapists.
Education & Experience Minimum Education:
Completion of formal two‑year respiratory education program that meets requirements for certification (CRT) and registration (RRT).
Minimum Experience:
Two years in Respiratory.
Preferred Experience:
Acute care and ICU, hemodynamic, PFT, and cardiology experience preferred. Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees. Able to actively take a leadership role to meet the needs of the department.
Certifications & Licensure Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Arizona and CPR. As required by facility: ACLS, PALS and NRP required within 12 months of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Employer Abrazo Health
Location Cave Creek, AZ
Position Summary Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians. Works on cases that are more complex. Trains and mentors staff. Performs all types of Respiratory Care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, hemodynamics, special procedures and ENGs. Performs procedures required in the specialty areas, i.e. ICU, PACU, etc. Performs assessment and treatment of the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Ability to precept students, and orientees.
Special Skills
Must have understanding of general principles of asepsis and infection control practices, including isolation.
Knowledge of volume ventilators and understanding of patient hemodynamics.
Excellent customer service skills.
Computer skills preferred.
Supervises May supervise shift therapists.
Education & Experience Minimum Education:
Completion of formal two‑year respiratory education program that meets requirements for certification (CRT) and registration (RRT).
Minimum Experience:
Two years in Respiratory.
Preferred Experience:
Acute care and ICU, hemodynamic, PFT, and cardiology experience preferred. Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees. Able to actively take a leadership role to meet the needs of the department.
Certifications & Licensure Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Arizona and CPR. As required by facility: ACLS, PALS and NRP required within 12 months of employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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