Registered Respiratory Therapist

Banner Health Corporate; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, AZ is seeking Full-Time Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) to work days (36 hours/week, 3 x 12-hour shifts from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm). A hire-on incentive of up to $10,000 is available. The role provides respiratory care, diagnostic testing, and collaboration within a Level I Trauma Center environment.

Qualified candidates have an Associate or technical degree and NBRC RRT certification. AZ license required; BLS certification is also needed.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015.
• Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017.
• A current license in state practiced as required by state law.

Responsibilities

• Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners.
• Applies and manages mechanical ventilators and adjusts therapy to improve condition and expedite weaning.
• Assembles, disassembles, operates and maintains respiratory care equipment as prescribed.
• Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed.
• Performs patient assessments and documents therapy and progress.
• Communicates with care team to formulate plans and identify changes in therapy.
• May supervise department staff.
• Independently provides respiratory care in various health care settings.

Skills

RRT Certification

BLS

Patient care

Education

Associate or technical degree

Job description

Primary City/State: Glendale, Arizona Department Name: Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care Up to $10,000 Hire-on Incentive Available

Excellent health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives—your own? Banner Thunderbird Medical Center has served the Northwest Valley for more than 25 years and our unrelenting focus on excellent patient care has helped us become one of the most preferred hospitals in the Valley. In addition to being a Level 1 Trauma Center, the facility also includes a heart and vascular center, state-of-the-art surgical suites and a new Emergency department. In addition, being a Level 1 Trauma Center, the facility also includes a heart and vascular center, state-of-the-art surgical suites, pediatric services including intensive care, level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and emergency services.

Banner Thunderbird is currently looking for a Full-Time RRTs to work days (36 hours/week; 3 12-hour shifts from 6:00 am - 6:30 pm). Enjoy a $3 an hour weekend differential. Recruiter will provide details on the hire-on incentive during the interview process.

Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience.

Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals.

If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• 1. Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• 2. Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
• 3. Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• 4. Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• 5. Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• 6. Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
• 7. May supervise department staff.
• 8. Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate or technical degree.

Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015.

Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017.

A current license in state practiced as required by state law.

In the state of Nevada, all incumbents must have their Blood Gas Technologist certification.

Banner Registry positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

In Home Care setting, must posses valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.

Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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