Respiratory Therapist

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,170 - 58,244; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Benefit Program

Debt Relief and Student Loan Assistance

Job summary

Dignity Health is looking for a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. This role involves providing specialized cardiopulmonary care, conducting assessments, managing ventilators, and supporting patients experiencing respiratory issues. Ideal candidates will possess an AZ Respiratory Therapist License and a commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare. Competitive hourly rates and benefits such as student loan assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a passionate RRT ready to join an organization focused on patient care.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in emergent situations.
• Knowledge of cardiopulmonary care and assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform a complete patient assessment including vital signs and respiratory patterns.
• Manage and document the performance of respiratory modalities and equipment.
• Provide critical care and support for patients experiencing breathing issues.

Skills

Assessment Skills

Critical Thinking

Ventilator Management

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program

AZ Respiratory Therapist License

National Registered Respiratory Therapist

American Heart Association BLS Certificate

Job description

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Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center you’ll join an established team of RTs who share your passion for caring for patients experiencing breathing issues. Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care including breathing techniques ventilator management nebulizer treatment oxygen therapies external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments.

Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center you’ll join an established team of RTs who share your passion for caring for patients experiencing breathing issues. Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care including breathing techniques ventilator management nebulizer treatment oxygen therapies external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments.

Your success in this role comes from a blend of your keen assessment skills and a sense of urgency. You have the ability to remain calm and focused in emergent situations. Your critical thinking skills enhance your care plans as you know what to do as well as the expected outcomes.

If you’re a passionate RRT ready to join an organization centered in humankindness apply with Dignity Health today!

• Performs full range of basic respiratory care for all patient populations
• Performs and documents a complete patient assessment including (but not limited to) vital signs breath sounds cough and respiratory pattern with each ventilator system check and with each treatment.
• Checks all equipment and respiratory modalities (including invasive and non-invasive) maintains alarms and documents accurately and completely.
• Performs ABGs utilizing 2 patient identifiers properly handles blood specimens reports critical values and maintains blood gas lab logs (where applicable).
• Correctly charges labels scans and discards medications (including patient owned medications).
  
  

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.

Qualifications

Minimum:

High School Diploma/GED

Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program required

AZ Respiratory Therapist License

National Registered Respiratory Therapist

American Heart Association-issued BLS certificate

Preferred

American Heart Association-issued ACLS certificate

NRP or PALS certificate

Overview

Hello humankindness

St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Phoenix, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Pay Range

$29.16 - $42.28 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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