Respiratory Therapist — Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Tenet Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Health Savings Accounts

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's St. Joseph's Tucson unit seeks a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform diagnostic testing and administer prescribed respiratory therapies. You’ll assess patients, document progress, and collaborate with physicians to adjust care plans.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, arterial sampling, sputum induction, and maintaining infection control standards in a busy hospital setting. A strong team mindset and adherence to protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: AS in Respiratory Therapy.
• Experience in adult, pediatric and critical care therapeutics and diagnostics.
• Verbal and written communication skills; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing and prescribed respiratory therapy.
• Administer inhaled medications and substitutions as prescribed.
• Maintain ventilation support and monitor patient status.

Skills

Computer Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Respiratory Therapy Knowledge

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor of Science in related field

Tools

Ventilators

Monitors

Gas Analyzers

Co-oximeters

Pulmonary Function Screeners

Job description

Tenet Healthcare's St. Joseph's Tucson unit seeks a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform diagnostic testing and administer prescribed respiratory therapies. You’ll assess patients, document progress, and collaborate with physicians to adjust care plans.

Responsibilities include ventilator management, arterial sampling, sputum induction, and maintaining infection control standards in a busy hospital setting. A strong team mindset and adherence to protocols are essential.