Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU

Banner Health; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, AZ is actively seeking a Full-Time Respiratory Therapist for NICU coverage. The role involves providing respiratory care, performing diagnostic testing, and collaborating with the clinical team to support neonates from 23 weeks' gestation and above on ventilators and high-frequency ventilation.

Required NBRC RRT credential and active license; sign-on bonus up to $10,000. Day shift (3 x 12-hour shifts, 6:00 am–6:30 pm), 36 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree.
• NBRC Certification as an RRT.
• RRT required for new hires (by Oct 1, 2015).
• Active state license as required by state law.
• Banner Registry: minimum one year in acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed.
• Manage mechanical ventilators with physician collaboration.
• Assemble, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Perform pulmonary/cardiology diagnostic testing.
• Assess patients and adjust therapy; document care.
• Collaborate with care teams on plans and changes.
• May supervise department staff.

Skills

RRT Certification

Ventilator management

Neonatal respiratory care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or technical degree

Tools

Ventilators

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Primary City/State: Glendale, Arizona Department Name: Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus 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-and 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. Some babies require special care when they're born due to premature delivery or medical conditions. Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is licensed to provide the highest level of care to newborns, and we care for more babies than any other Arizona hospital. This makes us uniquely qualified to care for a newborn's most complex needs. Our Respiratory Therapists manage, in collaboration with the medical team, neonates 23 weeks' gestation and above on oxygen, ventilators, and high-frequency ventilation. Respiratory Therapists are integral parts of our team and attend all high-risk deliveries. Banner Thunderbird is currently looking for a Full-Time RRT for the NICU to work days (36 hours/week; 3 12-hour shifts from 6:00 am - 6:30 pm). Recruiter will provide details on the sign-on bonus during the interview process. Previous NICU experience is preferred. 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. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. 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.

Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies and regulatory agencies.

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 be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.


• 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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