Critical Care Respiratory Therapist – Ventilator & ICU

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer therapies, operate equipment, and participate in critical care and ventilator management across units.

The role requires a two-year clinical experience, an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC-CRT, active state license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications. Preference given to Navajo Nation Enrolled Members per employment policy.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years clinical respiratory therapy experience.
• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, CoARC accredited.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from NBRC; active state license.

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments to determine respiratory care needs.
• Administers respiratory therapies (oxygen, aerosol, humidification, medications) per physician orders.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment.
• Initiate and manage invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation; assist with ventilator weaning and extubation readiness.
• Assist with airway management (intubation, extubation, suctioning, tracheostomy care).
• Participate in Code Blue, Rapid Response, and CPR as needed.
• Document patient encounters accurately in the EHR and coordinate with the healthcare team.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

CRT NBRC Credential

Active Respiratory Care Practitioner State License

Job description

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to perform comprehensive patient assessments, administer therapies, operate equipment, and participate in critical care and ventilator management across units.

The role requires a two-year clinical experience, an associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC-CRT, active state license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications. Preference given to Navajo Nation Enrolled Members per employment policy.