Respiratory Care Specialist - Ventilation & Critical Care

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare in Tucson, AZ seeks a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform diagnostic testing and administer prescribed respiratory therapies. You will assess patients, review history, document progress, and coordinate with physicians to optimize care for cardiopulmonary conditions.

The role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, adherence to infection control standards, and participation in quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Assess patient condition and review medical history.
• Apply research-based clinical practices for patient care.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient status and orders.
• Collaborate with licensed caregivers to plan patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing and administer prescribed respiratory therapy.
• Administer inhaled medications and substitutions.
• Maintain ventilators and BiPAP/CPAP units with safety checks.
• Stock and clean respiratory care supplies and equipment.
• Follow infection control standards and hospital protocols.
• Document patient progress and response to treatment per facility guidelines.

Skills

Respiratory assessment

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Infection control

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

Oxygen delivery systems

Job description

Tenet Healthcare in Tucson, AZ seeks a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform diagnostic testing and administer prescribed respiratory therapies. You will assess patients, review history, document progress, and coordinate with physicians to optimize care for cardiopulmonary conditions.

The role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, adherence to infection control standards, and participation in quality assurance activities.