Respiratory Care Practioner II

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer and monitor respiratory care for patients of all ages. The role requires ensuring quality standards and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include performing procedures, communicating with families, and maintaining competency. Full-time, day shifts, with varying schedules to support patient care needs.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Experience delivering patient care in a hospital setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsabilités

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per standards.
• Explain care modalities to patients and families clearly.
• Interpret and communicate patient data to care team accurately.
• Maintain competency and safety for all ages from neonate to adolescent.

Connaissances

BLS cert

Teamwork

Patient care

Formation

Accredited Respiratory Therapist Program

Outils

RRT credentialNBRC

Arizona license

Description du poste

Department: PCH-MAIN | Respiratory Therapy

Location: Phoenix

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

Category: Respiratory Care

Posting #: 1066010

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

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 patient`s 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

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

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 Yes No

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 Yes No

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 Yes No 2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Required Yes No 3. Able to obtain Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license by date of hire.
Required Yes No 4. American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership.
Preferred Yes No 5. Able to obtain PALS certification within 6 months of hire and maintain current thereafter.
Required Yes No

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. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable 25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable 26. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable 27. 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