Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Ansible Government Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions is looking for Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) to support the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System in Tucson. Your role includes monitoring patients, administering respiratory therapies, and ensuring compliance with infection control protocols.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, NBRC certification, and three years of hospital experience. This role offers a chance to work in a critical health environment while helping patients receive quality care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Must have NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials.
• Three years of recent experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ventilator patients and administer respiratory therapies.
• Instruct patients on home care procedures.
• Assist in emergency responses and ensure patient ventilation.

Skills

Patient care management

Knowledge of ventilators

Ethical behavior

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification

AHA Basic Life Support certification

AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting multiple Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) to work in support of the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System, located at 3601 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85723. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers.

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

• Performs all levels of respiratory care to include monitoring of ventilator patients.
• Chart using VA Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA).
• Administers various respiratory therapy procedures including adult mechanical ventilation, ultrasonic nebulization, humidification, nebulizing medication, chest physiotherapy and various forms of oxygen therapy.
• Performs sputum inductions, having patient’s breath nebulized particles (if necessary) of appropriate solutions for diagnostic tests such as routine culture and sensitivity, TB and fungal cultures and cytologist examinations for abnormal cells. Performs, if necessary, nasal tracheal suctioning to obtain culture using aseptic technique.
• Instructs patients and relatives on home self-care relative to home aerosol, home oxygen, etc. with proper documentation in the patient’s record via computer.
• Provides appropriate equipment to patients receiving respiratory care following all infection control policies and procedures.
• Responds to all emergency and cardiac arrest alarms and is responsible to assure adequate ventilation or give assistance as required.
• Has significant knowledge of related disciplines to fully evaluate and properly carry out patient procedures consistent with good quality control practices, patient care management practices and quality assurance programs.
• Performs duties and functions as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with integrity and appropriate ethical behavior in accordance with ethical standards of nationally recognized professional organizations.
• Treat patients and colleagues with respect, care and thoughtfulness.
• Perform duties in an accurate, precise, timely and responsible manner.
• Safeguard patient information as confidential.
• Prudently use respiratory resources.
• Track and order supplies necessary for the daily operation of the section if assigned.
• Work within the boundaries of the law and regulations and strive to disclose illegal or improper behavior to the appropriate authorities.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed or otherwise licensed in the specialty area.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.
• Three (3) years of recent Registered Respiratory Therapist experience in a hospital setting.

Mandatory Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs.
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.