Respiratory Therapist - $23-29 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region in Avondale, AZ is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for an ongoing, full-time position. The role involves delivering comprehensive respiratory care to patients of all ages under physician orders, with a focus on ICU and perioperative settings, mentoring staff, and maintaining high-quality care documentation.

The position requires 40 hours per week, with 8-hour shifts, and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates.

Qualifications

• RRT certification required.
• Experience with adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients.
• Experience in ICU or PACU settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy per physician orders.
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans.
• Train and mentor staff.
• Perform PFTs, EKGs, and stress testing as needed.
• Coordinate discharge planning and home care setup.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

PFT testing

ABG machine maintenance

Tools

PFT equipment

Job description

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a job in Avondale, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

$10,000 sign on bonus for qualifying candidates

Position Summary

Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians. Works on cases that are more complex. Trains and Mentors staff. Performs all types of Respiratory Care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, hemodynamics, special procedures and ENGs. Performs procedures required in the specialty areas, i.e. ICU, PACU, etc. Performs assessment and treatment of the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Ability to precept students, and orientees.

• Plans and organizes workload. Monitors work assignments, rescheduling, cancellations and coordinating workflow with staff members. Assists in maintaining staff competencies and training. Trains and mentors Therapists.
• Regularly participates in the decision making process of the department, staff meeting attendance, committee participation, etc. Re-adjusts workload appropriately.
• Carries out treatment needs by patient that is age appropriate Administers all modes of routine respiratory care services, i.e. SVN, IPPB therapy, all O2 therapies. Completes/documents patient care assessment and response to therapy. Consistently documents all therapies and care provided according to hospital P&P.
• Performs PFT testing, EKGs, and Stress testing, special procedures and reports results in an accurate and timely manner. Assist with the discharge planning process, i.e., set up home care and participate in discharge planning meeting with the patient care team.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as simple spirometry, pulmonary function, and pulse oximetry.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned

Tenet AZ Job ID #2503034917. Posted job title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- Abrazo Buckeye ED