Lead - Registered Respiratory Therapist - $23-29 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to oversee respiratory services and mentor staff. This full-time staff position requires leadership in the ICU and general floor care, with a focus on high-quality patient outcomes.

The role calls for an Arizona-licensed RRT or CRT/RRT registration, CPR, and the ability to supervise across Adult to Geriatric patients while coordinating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in Arizona and CPR.
• Two-year respiratory education program completed.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP within 12 months of employment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead respiratory therapy team and organize workload for 40 hours per week.
• Perform diagnostic tests, PFTs, ABG maintenance, and hemodynamics.
• Provide patient care across age groups and participate in discharge planning.
• Precept and train staff, students, and orientees as needed.

Skills

Asepsis & infection control

Ventilators knowledge

Customer service

Computer skills

Leadership

Precepting / training staff

Education

CRT or RRT registration

Job description

Lead - Registered Respiratory Therapist - $23-29 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead for a job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Position Summary

Provides respiratory therapy to patients are ordered by physicians. Performs all types of Respiratory Care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, and Hemodynamics. Performs all types of general floor therapies and procedures required in the specialty areas, i.e. ICU, PACU, etc. Performs assessment and treatment of the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees.

• Plan and organize workload. Monitors work assignments, rescheduling, cancellations and coordinating workflow with staff members. Re-adjusts workload appropriately.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as simple spirometry, pulmonary function, and pulse oximetry. Performs arterial line insertions following appropriate training and certification.
• Carries 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
• Performs PFT testing, EKGs, EEGs and stress testing and reports results in an accurate and timely manner. Assist with the discharge planning process, i.e., set up home care and participate in discharge planning meeting with the patient care team.
• Participates in the decision making process of the department, staff meeting attendance, committee participation, etc.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned
• Special Skills:
  • Must have understanding of the 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.
  • Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees.
  • Able to actively take a leadership role to meet the needs of the department.
• Education: Completion of formal two year respiratory education program which meets requirements for certification (CRT) OR registration (RRT).
• 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 experience preferred.

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Tenet AZ Job ID #2603008831. Posted job title: Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)