Ld Therapist - Respiratory

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist Lead for the Day Shift at our East Valley Campus. This 0.9 FTE leadership role combines bedside care with operational leadership, staffing coordination, and staff development.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years in critical care RT and leadership experience, with pediatric/NICU experience preferred. Training at the Thomas Campus occurs until the East Valley facility opens in early 2027.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of critical care Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a Lead role, precepting, or committees.
• Pediatric and/or NICU experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical operational activities and staffing planning.
• Lead huddles and support RTs during complex, high-acuity situations.
• Troubleshoot clinical and equipment needs; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff while maintaining patient care and documentation.
• Manage staffing and productivity to meet operational needs.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Critical Care

Leadership

Staffing Coordination

Education

NBRC RRT credential

Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license

BLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Department: PCH-EV JV | Respiratory Therapy

Location: Gilbert

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Days, 6am-6:30pm

Category: Respiratory Care

Posting #: 1062075

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: Phoenix Children's is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join our team as a Respiratory Therapist Lead – Day Shift at our East Valley Campus. This 0.9 FTE leadership opportunity is ideal for a clinically strong RT who wants to remain connected to bedside care while supporting team operations, staffing coordination, clinical decision-making, and staff development.

The RT Lead serves as a clinical and operational resource for the Respiratory Therapy team, leading huddles, supporting RTs during complex and high-acuity situations, troubleshooting clinical and equipment needs, assisting with staffing decisions, and providing leadership support as needed.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of three years of critical care Respiratory Therapy experience and demonstrated leadership experience through a Lead role, precepting, committee involvement, or other leadership responsibilities. Pediatric and/or NICU experience is highly preferred.

Current RRT credential through the NBRC, Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and BLS certification are required. PALS certification is required or must be obtained within nine months of hire.

The selected candidate will train and work at the Thomas Campus until the East Valley facility opens in early 2027. If you are an experienced Respiratory Therapist interested in advancing your leadership experience while continuing to provide clinical support at the bedside, we encourage you to apply.

This position provides general oversight of Respiratory Care services to ensure daily clinical operations are conducted in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable standards. The position plans, coordinates, and adjusts staffing resources to support operational needs and maintain established productivity standards. The position also serves as a Team Leader across all Respiratory Care clinical areas and Phoenix Children’s campuses, providing clinical leadership, support, and oversight as needed. The incumbent maintains the knowledge, skills, competencies, and clinical expertise necessary to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care to patients of all ages across all Respiratory Care practice settings.

Position Duties

• Provides oversight for daily clinical operational activities that support patient care provision by determining level of staffing needed. Collects and analyzes information to project staffing plans for upcoming shift/shifts. Accurately manages and adjusts staffing schedule. Updates the departmental leadership team on staffing issues and concerns.
• Analyzes critical situations and applies appropriate judgment and critical thinking for problem resolution. Provides factual accounts of operational situations using effective communication methods to the department leadership and education team. Communicates experiences, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities. Completes occurrence reports as appropriate and assists with investigative follow up as needed.
• Assists with daily operational activities by helping monitor quality and work flow effectiveness. Trouble shoots issues and processes to ensure optimum efficiency. Participates in and promotes cost containment strategies. Assists with safety audits and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Interacts with and explains care modalities to patients, families, and the health care team in an understandable manner based on individual diversity and learning styles. Introduces oneself to the family, patient, and health care team. Displays a positive customer relations attitude.
• Safely performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within specialty area according to established standards, procedural guidelines, and policies. Assesses clinical status and provides patient care plan suggestions towards desired outcomes. Applies knowledge and understanding of the proper and safe use of all Respiratory Care interventions and related equipment. Successfully completes and assists with initial and on-going competency validations. Troubleshoots interventions and equipment as it applies to various patient care situations.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage people by mitigating conflicts. Delegates duties throughout the shift in accordance to changing pt care demands while adhering to productivity standards.
• Manages multiple priorities and applies effective time management skills, using downtime for work related activities. Coaches and mentors others. Ensures timely and accurate patient care and billing documentation.
• Continuously improves and takes the initiative to develop self and others. Stays current on operational issues, priorities, policies, procedures, best practices and advances related to respiratory care. Attends educational offerings, departmental meetings, and stays appraised of departmental and hospital communication. Fosters communication to the respiratory care team.
• Works effectively in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities. Displays appropriate leadership skills in managing people, instilling trust and credibility. Intervenes appropriately in urgent and emergent situations. Coaches and develops other staff members.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable