Respiratory Therapist

CommonSpirit Health; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the Yavapai Regional Medical Center team in Prescott, AZ. You’ll join an established team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues.

This role covers a full range of basic respiratory care, patient assessments, ventilator management, ABG handling, and accurate documentation, with opportunities to contribute to care plans in routine and emergent situations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Licensed in Arizona and CRT certification.
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications; NRP within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of basic respiratory care for all patient populations.
• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments with each treatment.
• Maintain equipment, alarms, and accurate documentation.
• Perform ABGs and manage blood gas logs.
• Ensure accurate billing and proper medication labeling.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Critical thinking

Respiratory therapy

Education

AMA Respiratory Therapy Program

AZ Board of Respiratory Care Examiners License

CRT - National Board of Respiratory Care

ACLS

BLS for Healthcare Providers

PALS

NRP within 90 days

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a 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. You will be expected to develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.
To be successful in this role, you must 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 a 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).
• Accurately completes patient billing.
• Correctly charges, labels, scans, and discards medications.

We are offering $10k relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/GED and Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program

• Must hold and maintain:

  • AZ Board of Respiratory Care Examiners License;

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist-CRT from National Board of Respiratory Care;

  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support;

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers; and

  • American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support

  • NRP within 90 days

Preferred

• RG RRT

Where You'll Work

Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health - Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction.

Here, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system.

Today, that means you could be making an impact at:

• Two state-of-the-art acute care hospitals
• A robust network of primary and specialty care clinics
• Modern outpatient health and wellness services
• Acclaimed cardiac diagnostic centers
• Advanced outpatient medical imaging facilities

Elevate your career without sacrificing your quality of life. As you grow with YRMC, you'll find the Prescott area isn't just a place to work - it's an inspiring community designed for living, thriving, and embracing the outdoors. Imagine a charming blend of bygone appeal and modern amenities, coupled with four distinct seasons and nearly year-round sunshine perfect for every adventure.

Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.