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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Abrazo Health, Glendale, AZ, United States


Overview
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

We understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, health‑care & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, employee discount program

Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary
Sign‑on Bonus:

Up to $7,500 SOB based on eligibility.

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 specialty areas, i.e. ICU, PACU, etc. Performs assessment and treatment of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Ability to precept students and orientees.

Responsibilities

Plans and organizes workload. Monitors work assignments, rescheduling, cancellations and coordinates workflow with staff members. Assists in maintaining staff competencies and training. Trains and mentors therapists.

Regularly participates in the decision‑making process of the department, staff meeting attendance, committee participation, etc. Re‑adjusts workload appropriately.

Carrying out treatment needs by patient that is age appropriate. Administers all modes of routine respiratory care services, i.e. SVN, IPPB therapy, all O2 therapies. Completes/documents patient care assessment and response to therapy. Consistently documents all therapies and care provided according to hospital P&P.

Performs PFT testing, EKGs, and stress testing, special procedures and reports results in an accurate and timely manner. Assists with the discharge planning process, i.e. sets up home care and participates in discharge planning meeting with the patient care team.

Performs diagnostic tests such as simple spirometry, pulmonary function, and pulse oximetry.

Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
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.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Completion of formal two‑year respiratory education program which meets requirements for certification (CRT) and registration (RRT).

Experience: Two years in respiratory.

Licensure/Certifications: 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.

Preferred Requirements

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.

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