Respiratory Care Practitioner

CommonSpirit Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health’s Chandler Regional Medical Center is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced cardiopulmonary care in a high-acuity hospital setting. You will manage therapies from nebulizers to ventilator support, while applying sharp assessment and critical thinking to diverse patient needs.

Join a team dedicated to patient wellbeing, safety, and continuous professional growth as you collaborate with the care team to deliver evidence-based treatment and education for

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in AZ.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate therapy effectiveness based on patient age and needs.
• Make recommendations to adjust therapy modes.
• Educate patients and coordinate home respiratory care follow-up.
• Participate in department meetings and continuing education.
• Maintain department policies and infection control standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Education

AMA Respiratory Therapy Program

Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license (AZ)

Registered Respiratory Therapist

American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Job description

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.

Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

• Assess and evaluate of the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient’s age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
• Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy
• Educates patients and arranges home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using language and materials appropriate for age, cognitive and physical abilities, and/or developmental needs
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in-service programs and continuing education programs
• Maintains established department policies, procedures and objectives, concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions and infection control

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: AZ
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Preferred

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference, guided by Dignity Health's profound values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care isn't just a motto – it's our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital, we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety, because our patients, and you, deserve nothing less.

For over 50 years, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means you'll be joining a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. We're passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources, and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Pay Range

$30.91 - $45.98 /hour