Respiratory Therapist - $23-29 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet-AZ Region in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for ongoing, full-time employment. The role offers a 40-hour work week with 8-hour shifts and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying candidates.

The position involves providing respiratory therapy across age groups and mentoring staff within the department. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic tests, coordinating care, and aiding discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapist licensure/certification required.
• Experience providing respiratory care in hospital settings.
• Ability to mentor staff and precept students.
• Willingness to work 8-hour shifts and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize workload and coordinate workflow with staff.
• Administer respiratory care services including O2 therapies and SVN/IPPB.
• Perform PFTs, EKGs, stress testing and related procedures.
• Assist with discharge planning and home care setup.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: 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 #2503034919. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist