Respiratory Care Pract II Arrowhead Days

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Inc. invites a full-time Respiratory Care Practitioner II to join the Arrowhead Days team in Glendale.

The role covers neonates through adolescents in a high-acuity pediatric setting, delivering routine and advanced respiratory care alongside a multidisciplinary staff. You’ll require a current NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT), BLS, and eligibility for Arizona licensure, with PALS preferred and AARC membership encouraged.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program is required.
• Post-graduation experience in a hospital environment is preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Current NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license is required or eligible.
• PALS certification is preferred.
• AARC membership is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Safely performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per standards and policies.
• Explain care modalities to patients and families in understandable terms.
• Interpret and communicate patient data reliably to care team with clear reporting.
• Assess patient status, evaluate progress towards goals, and recommend course of action.
• Identify and escalate clinical or safety concerns; document occurrences as needed.
• Pursue ongoing learning and participation in quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality pediatric care.
• Manage multiple priorities and maintain timely patient care and billing documentation.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as requested.

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

PALS certification

Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license

AARC membership (preferred)

Job description

Respiratory Care Pract II Arrowhead Days

Department: PCH-NW | Respiratory Therapy

Location: Glendale

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 6am-6:30pm

Category: Respiratory Care

Posting #: 1029005

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: At Phoenix Children’s, we’re excited to offer a full-time Day shift Respiratory Therapist at our Arrowhead campus. Whether you’re looking for flexibility or a long-term career home, you’ll have the opportunity to exceptional respiratory care to pediatric patients ranging from neonates to adolescents in one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals.
Respiratory Therapists at Phoenix Children’s perform a wide range of routine and advanced respiratory procedures while working alongside multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity and specialty care environments. Responsibilities include caring for patients across inpatient units, critical care settings, emergency services, and specialty programs while contributing to quality improvement initiatives and maintaining the high standards of care that define our organization.
To qualify, candidates must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC, and possess (or be eligible to obtain) an Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license and PALS certification at time of hire or within 9 months of starting. an AARC membership is encouraged and preferred.

This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine and complex procedures, using a wide variety of techniques and equipment. Ensures care meets quality standards established by the hospital, department and regulatory agencies and maintains all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care to all ages of patients from neonate to adolescent. This position also participates in executing quality improvement initiatives.

Position Duties

• Safely performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards, procedural guidelines, and policies.
  Applies knowledge and understanding of the proper and safe use of all Respiratory Care interventions and related equipment. Successfully completes initial competency validations and ongoing re-validations. Troubleshoots interventions and equipment as it applies to various patient care situations.
• Interacts with and explains care modalities to patients, families, and the health care team in an understandable manner based on individual diversity and learning styles.
  Introduces oneself to the family, patient, and health care team. Displays a positive customer relations attitude.
• Accurately and reliably interprets and communicates patient data.
  Consistently provides thorough patient clinical status reports to applicable members of the health care team using effective communication methods. Displays a level of inquiry and self development.
• Assesses patients clinical status, evaluates progress towards goals, and recommends courses of action.
  Displays personal accountability to locate and follow policy, procedure, and competency references. Makes recommendations based on literature, best practices, and available evidence.
• Analyzes critical situations and applies appropriate judgment and critical thinking for problem resolution.
  Communicates experiences, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities to the appropriate personnel. Completes occurrence reports as appropriate.
• Continuously improves and takes the initiative to develop knowledge and skills through appropriate learning experiences and opportunities.
  Attends educational offerings, departmental meetings, and stays appraised of departmental and hospital communication. Personally accountable for ongoing self development in advances related to respiratory care.
• Works effectively in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities. Displays appropriate leadership skills to instill trust and credibility.
  Intervenes appropriately in urgent and emergent situations. Actively engaged in patient care planning with the health care team.
• Manages multiple priorities and applies effective time management skills, using downtime for work related activities.
  Ensures timely and accurate patient care and billing documentation. Communicates assignment changes in a timely fashion. Maintains an acceptable level of productivity.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program. Required

Experience

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Post graduation experience in a hospital environment. Preferred

Additional Requirements

Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Required 2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Required 3. Current State of Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Required 4. American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership. Preferred 5. Current PALS certification. Preferred

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
• 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
• 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
• 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly
• 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• 12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
• 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
• 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
• 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
• 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable
• 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• 25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirementsand occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree