Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,705 - 63,369; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a dedicated cardiopulmonary care team. You will perform full range of RT duties including ventilator management, ABG handling, and airway care, delivering high-quality patient-focused care.

The role requires a AMA Respiratory Therapy Program graduate, RRT credential, and BLS; Neonatal Resuscitation is preferred. Work at Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, a major nonprofit facility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist with AZ registration.
• BLS certification.
• NRP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs full range of basic respiratory care for all patient populations.
• Performs and documents a complete patient assessment including vitals and respiratory status.
• Checks equipment and modalities, maintains alarms, documents accurately.
• Performs ABGs, handles blood specimens, reports critical values, and maintains logs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

AMA Respiratory Therapy Program

Registered Respiratory Therapist AZ

Tools

Ventilator systems

ABG sampling

Blood gas equipment

Job description

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.

• Performs full range of basic respiratory care for all patient populations.
• Performs and documents a complete patient assessment including 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).
• Accurately completes patient billing.
• Correctly charges, labels, scans and discards medications.

Job Requirements

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

Preferred

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Where You’ll Work

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ, a 571‑bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago.

Pay Range

$30.91 - $45.98 /hour