Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation Expertise

American Advanced Management Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Specialty Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary services under the Director of Respiratory. You will assess, plan, implement, and document respiratory care per state and hospital regulations, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

You will manage ventilator and non-ventilator therapies, monitor patient status, perform procedures such as ABG analysis, and participate in CQI and

Qualifications

• Graduate of a respiratory care program accredited by the Comission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Acute care or long-term acute care experience, including ventilator management, preferred.
• Current and valid Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• NBRC credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients upon admission and documents progress.
• Develops and updates the respiratory plan of care weekly or as conditions warrant.
• Administers, transcribes, and records medications per policy and Act.
• Provides bronchial hygiene therapy and delivers oxygen therapy as ordered.
• Manages invasive and non-invasive ventilation and participates in weaning as ordered.
• Performs airway maintenance, tracheostomy care, and suctioning as needed.
• Responds to Code Blue and performs CPR and emergency procedures as trained.
• Performs ABG punctures and analysis; assists physicians with bedside procedures.
• Maintains equipment, reports issues, and ensures infection control.
• Maintains accurate documentation in EHR and patient flow sheets.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Prioritization

Critical thinking

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Job description

Phoenix Specialty Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide comprehensive cardiopulmonary services under the Director of Respiratory. You will assess, plan, implement, and document respiratory care per state and hospital regulations, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

You will manage ventilator and non-ventilator therapies, monitor patient status, perform procedures such as ABG analysis, and participate in CQI and