Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) - Full Time/Days

Kingman Regional Medical Center; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A comprehensive healthcare provider in Kingman, Arizona is seeking a full-time Respiratory Care Practitioner III to join its Respiratory Therapy Team. The role involves providing care under physician orders, managing ventilation parameters, and conducting comprehensive patient assessments. Candidates must be Registered Respiratory Therapists with relevant certifications and experience in pulmonary care. The position offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification is required.
• Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Arizona.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under physician order.
• Interpret blood gases and manage ventilation.
• Perform initial evaluations and document assessments.

Skills

Patient Assessment and Monitoring

Mechanical Ventilation (Invasive and Non-Invasive)

Blood Gas Analysis

Medical Gas and Humidity Therapy

COPD Educator Course

Disease Management Education

Education

Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Unlock your potential for professional development. We are hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner III (RRT), Full Time/Days to join our Respiratory Therapy Team. Located in northwest Arizona, Kingman has a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets. Kingman is a great community to live, work and play.

Position Purpose
All KHI employees are expected to perform their tasks to support KHI’s vision of providing the region’s best clinical care and patient service in a respectful, professional environment. Exhibits and promotes a positive work environment and demonstrates professional work ethic and support for the department/organization and customers.

Facility/Location
Kingman Regional Medical Center – Mohave County, Arizona.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care under physician order/direction in compliance with patient guidelines; determine appropriate care, deliver emergency care as needed, and communicate rationale for therapy to the attending physician.
• Interpret blood gases and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation parameters to meet therapeutic goals per physician orders.
• Manage time to complete patient workload per physician-prescribed schedule and document thorough patient assessments, therapy, and charges in patient records.
• Perform pulmonary initial evaluation/assessment and provide in-depth evaluation of patients with chronic lung conditions; assess needs during inpatient stay and at discharge. Attend and participate in at least 80% of team staff meetings. Demonstrate proper use and knowledge of supplies and equipment.
• In-depth patient evaluation and interdisciplinary communication; Medical Gas and Humidity Therapy; Patient Assessment and Monitoring; Mechanical Ventilation (Invasive and Non-Invasive); Pharmacology; Diagnostic Testing; Airway Management; Blood Gas Analysis; EKG; Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing; Disease Management Education.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program
• Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Licensure: Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Arizona
• BLS through American Heart Association

Unit Specific Requirements

• ACLS through American Heart Association – within 6 months of hire or as per job description, then maintained.
• PALS through American Heart Association – within 6 months of hire or as per job description, then maintained.

Preferences

• Outpatient PFT/Pulmonary Rehab: COPD Educator Course completion
• Adult Asthma Educator Specialist (AE-C) Certification
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in pulmonary rehab and/or pulmonary function testing
• Inpatient/ER/OBS: NRP, STABLE, COPD educator course, Bachelor’s degree, advanced certifications (ACCS, NPS, AE-C), and two years of respiratory experience with at least one year in adult/pediatric critical care

Apply Now

Kingman Regional Medical Center invites you to apply online today for this opportunity. This description reflects the KRMC role and team and does not imply a promise of employment.

Facility Profile

Kingman Regional Medical Center is the largest healthcare provider and the only not-for-profit hospital in Mohave County, Arizona. As a 235-bed multi-campus system, we employ over 1,800 people, with 280 physicians/allied health professionals and 250 volunteers. KRMC is an innovator in rural healthcare, a teaching hospital, and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, providing a full continuum of highly technical and specialized medical services to our community.