Lead - Respiratory Therapist - $23-29 per hour

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

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region in Avondale, AZ is seeking a Lead Respiratory Therapist to oversee patient care and guide a team of RT professionals.

The role delivers respiratory therapy per physician orders, conducts diagnostic testing, PFTs, ABG maintenance, and hemodynamics, and supports discharge planning with the care team.

Candidates must precept and train staff, students, and orientees; position is 40 hours per week with 8-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians.
• Performs respiratory therapy procedures including diagnostic testing, treadmill tests, pulmonary function tests, ABG machine maintenance, and hemodynamics.
• Performs all types of floor therapies and procedures in ICU, PACU, and related areas.
• Assesses and treats patients across age groups (neonatal to geriatric) and precepts/train staff, students, and orientees.

Job description

Lead - Respiratory Therapist - $23-29 per hour

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: 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

Tenet AZ Job ID #2503033067. Posted job title: Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT)