Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Abrazo Health; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Abrazo West Campus is seeking a compassionate Respiratory Therapist to provide patient care across ICU, PACU and general floors. You will perform diagnostic tests, administer therapies, and support discharge planning, with focus on newborn to geriatric patients.

You will precept students and orientees, lead staff, and contribute to a collaborative care team in a busy acute care setting. Arizona licensed RT with CPR and preferred ACLS/PALS/NRP within 12 months of employment required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal two-year respiratory care program meeting CRT or RRT certification requirements.
• Arizona licensure as a Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist and CPR.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP within 12 months of employment as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize workload; monitor assignments and adjust workflow with staff.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as spirometry, pulmonary function, and pulse oximetry.
• Administer routine respiratory therapies and complete patient care assessments.
• Perform PFT tests, EKGs, EEGs, and stress tests; assist with discharge planning.
• Participate in department decisions, staff meetings, and committees.
• Other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Asepsis & infection control

Ventilators

Customer service

Computer skills

Staff training & precepting

Leadership

Education

Two-year respiratory care program (CRT/RRT)

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo West Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Abrazo West Campus, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum Requirements
  • 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.

Organization Description

Abrazo West Campus is recognized for providing exceptional, comprehensive care to patients in West Valley communities. The 200-bed acute care hospital offers advanced services, including the da Vinci Xi surgical platform, Level I Trauma Center, Loop-X system, orthopedics, obstetrics and cardiovascular care.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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• 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.
• Minimum Requirements
  • 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.

• 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