Lead - Respiratory Therapist - $23-29 per hour

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

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region in Goodyear, Arizona, seeks a Lead Respiratory Therapist to oversee respiratory care services. The role involves providing therapy ordered by physicians, performing complex diagnostics, and guiding staff in ICU, PACU, and other areas. The position requires ability to precept and train staff and students.

The job features a typical 40-hour week with 8-hour shifts and is classified as Staff employment. Compensation is hourly in the $23–$29 range, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize workload, monitor assignments, rescheduling and coordination with staff.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as spirometry and pulmonary function tests and pulse oximetry.
• Administers routine respiratory care services including SVN, IPPB, and O2 therapies.
• Performs PFT testing, EKGs and stress testing and reports results accurately.
• Assist with discharge planning and coordination with the patient care team.
• Participates in department decisions, staff meetings and committee activities.

Job description

Lead - Respiratory Therapist - $23-29 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead for a job in Goodyear, 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)