Respiratory Care Practioner II

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to provide and supervise pediatric respiratory care from neonate to adolescent. You will perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring care meets hospital and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes data interpretation, effective communication with patients, families, and the health care team, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Shifts vary; full-time opportunity in a busy pediatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Safely performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures per standards and policies.
• Interacts with patients and families to explain care modalities and ensure understanding.
• Interprets patient data and provides status reports to the care team.
• Assesses clinical status, tracks progress, and suggests course of action based on best practices.

Job description

Respiratory Care Practioner II

Department: PCH-MAIN | Respiratory Therapy

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 8am-5pm

Category: Respiratory Care

Posting #: 1066011

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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• 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.


• Manages multiple priorities and applies effective time management skills, using downtime for work related activities. Ensures timely and accurate patient care and billing documentation.


• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

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