Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (Ventilator Support)

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 92,409,000 - 115,505,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive patient care across units, including ICU and ED. You will manage ventilation, perform ABG analysis, provide airway support, and educate patients and families.

Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC CRT, and active state license, plus BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications. Work location is on-site within the Navajo Nation; Navajo/Indian Preference policy applies for qualified

Qualifications

• Two years of clinical respiratory therapy experience.
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (CoARC accredited).
• NBRC CRT credential and active state license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and determine appropriate respiratory care interventions.
• Administer oxygen, aerosol, humidification therapies, and airway clearance techniques.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment; manage ventilation.
• Provide education to patients and families on pulmonary care and home equipment use.
• Maintain documentation in the electronic health records and participate in safety/compliance activities.

Skills

Respiratory care

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

CRT credential

Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Job description

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive patient care across units, including ICU and ED. You will manage ventilation, perform ABG analysis, provide airway support, and educate patients and families.

Requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC CRT, and active state license, plus BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications. Work location is on-site within the Navajo Nation; Navajo/Indian Preference policy applies for qualified