Respiratory Therapist: Acute Care & Ventilation

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an established team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care. You will manage therapies from nebulizers to ventilator support and oxygen therapy, applying assessment skills and critical thinking in routine and emergent situations.

Required are graduation from an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program, AZ RCP license, and BLS. Preferred NRP; SJHMC is part of the CommonSpirit Health network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patient age and physical abilities.
• Make recommendations for changes in specific modes of therapy.
• Educate patients and arrange home respiratory care services and follow-up assessments.
• Participate in department meetings and continuing education programs.
• Maintain established department policies, procedures and objectives, including quality assurance and infection control.

Skills

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Care planning

Patient education

Education

AMA Respiratory Therapy Program

Respiratory Care Practitioner: AZ

Registered Respiratory Therapist

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC) in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join an established team delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care. You will manage therapies from nebulizers to ventilator support and oxygen therapy, applying assessment skills and critical thinking in routine and emergent situations.

Required are graduation from an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program, AZ RCP license, and BLS. Preferred NRP; SJHMC is part of the CommonSpirit Health network.