Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT

Jobtailor; Flagstaff (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is hiring a Respiratory Therapist in Arizona to treat patients with pulmonary disorders, perform ABG punctures, and manage ventilator settings. You will document findings in the EMR and educate patients on therapies before discharge. Current NBRC RRT, Arizona license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS are required.

Experience preferred. You will maintain equipment, complete billing, and adhere to hospital safety policies while collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required from an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program
• Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners license required
• NBRC/RRT certification required
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required
• NRP within 90 days of hire or special care nursery care

Responsibilities

• Treat patients with pulmonary disorders and design treatment plans
• Meet with patients to diagnose ailments and conduct tests
• Set ventilator parameters per protocols and orders
• Record vital signs, breath sounds, and treatment responses
• Complete EMR documentation and billing paperwork
• Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs as needed
• Educate patients on therapies and medications before discharge
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations

Skills

ABG punctures

Ventilator parameter setting

EMR documentation

Pharmacological administration

Vital signs assessment

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Licensed by the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

Tools

Respiratory Equipment

Midas/RDE Tool

EMR System

Job description

• Treat patients with pulmonary disorders including asthma, COPD, collapsed lungs, and pneumonia


• Meet with patients, diagnose ailments, design treatment plans, and conduct tests assessing lung capacity and gas levels


• Perform ABG punctures according to NAH policy


• Prepare and administer pharmacological solutions and respiratory treatments as prescribed, monitoring effectiveness


• Record vital signs, breath sounds, ventilator status, mental status, and treatment responses


• Identify patients and verify orders before administering treatment or respiratory care


• Set ventilator parameters according to established protocols and doctors' orders


• Perform or assist with proper E.T. tube placement while minimizing trauma


• Complete billing paperwork and timely, accurate documentation in the EMR


• Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and perform minor repairs on equipment


• Educate patients on therapies and prescribed medications before discharge and document their understanding


• Report safety incidents through the Midas/RDE tool and attend safety training


• Maintain current certifications and complete mandatory company modules and job-specific training

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program - Required


• Licensed by the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners - Required


• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Required


• BLS, ACLS, PALS - Required


• NRP - Required within 90 days from date of hire and/or providing care in special care nursery


• One year of experience - Preferred


• No call required


• Ability to perform ABG punctures


• Ability to administer prescribed pharmacological solutions and respiratory treatments


• Ability to set ventilator parameters according to protocols and doctors' orders


• Ability to place or assist with placing E.T. tubes


• Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and perform minor repairs on respiratory equipment


• Ability to complete accurate EMR documentation and billing paperwork


• Ability to comply with hospital policies, safety standards, and applicable state and federal regulations

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in treating patients with pulmonary disorders, including the ability to perform ABG punctures, administer respiratory treatments, and set ventilator parameters. Maintains compliance with safety standards and regulations while ensuring accurate documentation and patient education.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy


• Licensed by Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners


• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)


• BLS, ACLS, PALS Certifications


• Ability to Perform ABG Punctures

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• ABG Punctures


• Pharmacological Solutions Administration


• Ventilator Parameter Setting


• E.T. Tube Placement


• EMR Documentation


• Respiratory Equipment Maintenance


• Patient Education


• Treatment Plan Design


• Vital Signs Recording


• Gas Level Assessment

Soft Skills

• Patient Communication


• Team Collaboration


• Attention to Detail


• Problem-Solving


• Safety Awareness

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS


• ACLS


• PALS


• NRP

Industry Keywords

• Pulmonary Disorders


• Asthma


• COPD


• Pneumonia


• Respiratory Care


• Patient Safety Standards


• Hospital Policies


• State and Federal Regulations

Tools & Technologies

• Midas/RDE Tool


• Respiratory Equipment


• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System