Registered Respiratory Therapist II | Varied Shifts

Onvida Health

Yuma (AZ)

On-site

USD 46,480 - 69,720

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Onvida Health in Yuma, Arizona is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist. You will be responsible for providing respiratory care and performing various diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities. The role requires considerable independent judgment in assessing and treating patients by developing effective care plans.

The ideal candidate must hold an RRT license and have advanced certifications like ACLS and BLS. This full-time night shift position offers competitive hourly pay, starting at $33.74.

Qualifications

Must hold a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
Knowledge of ventilator management and specialty care.
Ability to perform diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and develop care plans based on physician orders.
Monitor and administer respiratory medications as prescribed.
Perform arterial and capillary blood gas tests accurately.
Assist physicians with specialized respiratory procedures.

Skills

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Experience with Epic EHR or similar EHR system

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 72.00 Hours Every Two Weeks, Shift: Nights, Pay Rate Type: Hourly, Location: Yuma Medical Center

Salary Range: Min $33.74, Mid $42.17, Max $50.61

Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist assumes clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. The RRT performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities to determine the effect of treatment on the disease process. The Therapist exercises considerable independent judgment in the development of care plans in assessing and treating patients.

Responsibilities

Assesses and provides recommendations in the development of a plan of care for patients in the provision of respiratory care; implements the care of the patients upon physician order or defined protocols following defined time standards, and modifies the plan of care based on patient condition and response.
Initiates and monitors respiratory medication administration, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures per standards. Documents accurately all required information in the patient’s medical record and enters all information for billing and productivity requirements.
Performs ventilator and other specialty care and associated monitoring to patients in the infant critical care area, monitors patient’s physiological response to therapy and interventions, recognizes patient reaction, and makes appropriate modifications based on response.
Assists physicians with specialized procedures and maintains knowledge and skills in specialized equipment which includes bronchoscopy and pulmonary function.
Performs arterial and capillary blood gases per standards, ensuring all documentation is entered. Maintains knowledge in performance, interpretation of data and appropriate intervention in the care of the patient with blood gases. Performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of the blood gas machines, and in compliance with CAP/CLIA regulations.
Develops professional skills and knowledge and promotes continuous improvement of workplace practices.
Other duties as assigned.

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