Registered Respiratory Therapist

Banner Health Corporate; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Weekend shift differential

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift in Tucson, AZ. The role includes 24/7 respiratory care, diagnostic testing, and ventilator management for high-acuity patients.

Ideal candidates have NBRC RRT certification, an associate or technical degree, BLS, and an active license. At Banner, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous night/weekend shift differential.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree required.
• Must have NBRC RRT certification.
• RRT required for new hires after Oct 1, 2015; obtain by 2017 if not already.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care as prescribed by physicians in line with policies.
• Operate and manage ventilators and adjust settings to improve condition.
• Handle equipment setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting for respiratory care.
• Perform pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic tests as prescribed.
• Assess patients and document responses; communicate with physicians on care plans.
• Collaborate with staff to develop care plans and address issues.
• May supervise department staff.
• Provide care across varying health care settings within the system.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Human relations

Education

Associate or technical degree

NBRC RRT certification

Tools

Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Job description

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona Department Name: Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp Work Shift: Night Job Category: Clinical Care $10,000 Hire-On Incentive Available for Registered Respiratory Therapist Full-Time with a minimum of 1 year of respiratory experience

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of.

Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek.

We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist on our team you have the opportunity to work with an excellent team with high acuity and diverse patient population. Our Respiratory Care team provides care 24/7 for patients requiring services ranging from simple oxygen therapy to advanced ventilator support. The department also performs diagnostic testing and emergency medical support including CPR.

This opportunity is a full-time night shift; 36hrs/wk. Enjoy an 18% night shift differential and a flat rate of $3hr weekend shift differential. Your pay and benefits 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 - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children’s - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

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 possess 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.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.

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