Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem, Flexible Schedule

Banner Health; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

Employee wellness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a Pediatric Per Diem role in Tucson. You will provide respiratory care across a pediatric population, operate ventilators, and perform diagnostic pulmonary testing within Banner Staffing Services-AZ.

This per diem position requires flexibility with schedule and location within Banner facilities. Responsibilities include patient assessments, documenting therapy, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC; RRT certification required for new hires after Oct 1, 2015.
• Current license in state where practicing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care modalities as prescribed.
• Manage ventilators and adjust to patient needs.
• Assemble/disassemble and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Conduct pulmonary/cardiology diagnostic testing per hospital policies.
• Assess patients and document therapy and response.
• Collaborate with care team on care plans and therapy changes.
• May supervise department staff.
• Provide care across multiple care settings as needed.

Skills

Pediatric care

Ventilator management

Pulmonary testing

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Associate or technical degree

Tools

Ventilators

Pulmonary function testing equipment

Job description

Banner Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a Pediatric Per Diem role in Tucson. You will provide respiratory care across a pediatric population, operate ventilators, and perform diagnostic pulmonary testing within Banner Staffing Services-AZ.

This per diem position requires flexibility with schedule and location within Banner facilities. Responsibilities include patient assessments, documenting therapy, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff, and ensuring