Registered Respiratory Therapist (Pool)

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pool position

Job summary

Valleywise Health in Phoenix seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver cardiopulmonary care per medical orders and departmental protocols. The role covers setup, operation and administration of respiratory therapies for diagnosis and treatment with a focus on advanced ventilation techniques.

The ideal candidate will be licensed as an RRT, hold BLS/ACLS on hire and complete PALS within 30 days. Pool position with compensation of $39.00 hourly is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be registered (RRT) by the NBRC and licensed (or temporary license) by the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners.
• BLS and ACLS required through an AHA training center upon hire.
• PALS required through an AHA RQI program within the first 30 days.
• Two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiopulmonary services in accordance with physician orders, department policies and procedures.
• Set up, operate and administer respiratory care procedures to diagnose and treat respiratory disease and illness.
• Demonstrate competency in advanced mechanical ventilation techniques.

Education

Two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Services Medical Director and Department Director and/or Manager, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies, and procedures. Must have a wide range of knowledge and skills to set up, operate, and administer all types of respiratory care procedures in diagnosing and treating respiratory disease and illness, and includes extensive competency in the use of advanced mechanical ventilation techniques.

Hourly Pay Rate: $39.00

Pool position

Qualifications

Education:

• Requiresgraduation from a two (2) year A.M.A. approved Respiratory Therapy Program.

Experience:

• Prefer six (6) months of recent work experience.

Certification/Licensure:

• Must be registered (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed (or temporary license) by the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners.
• Requires BLS and ACLS through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
• Requires PALS through an approved American Heart Association RQI program within the first 30 days.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Knowledge of additional languages is preferred.
• Must have basic computer knowledge.
• Must have the ability to plan, modify, and coordinate respiratory care and treatments.
• Must be able to administer therapeutic agents and treatments, observe patients, and determine the effects of treatments.

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