RRT - Respiratory Therapist-Hosp

Talented Medical Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join a 600+ bed Level I Trauma Center in Tucson, AZ.

You will provide respiratory therapies, manage ventilators, document progress, meet productivity goals, and educate patients. Requires 2 years RRT experience, state licensure, travel experience, and flexibility to float between campuses.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license with active state credentials.
• Experience with ventilator management, weaning, and mode adjustments per protocol.
• Document treatment progress and regulatory/billing notes accurately.
• Adhere to safety standards and escalate deviations.
• Educational support for patients and families on therapies and home-care expectations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and certifications beyond entry level.
• Meet daily productivity targets and contribute to pipeline-based planning.
• Participation in quality improvement initiatives and data-driven improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders and protocols.
• Assess patient needs and document treatment progress in the medical record.
• Monitor and adjust ventilator settings and weaning plans as indicated.
• Identify and elevate safety concerns and deviations from care standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation for regulatory and billing purposes.
• Meet daily productivity targets and contribute to pipeline-based planning for outcomes.
• Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment and ensure device readiness.
• Educate patients and families on therapies, procedures, and home-care expectations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care processes.
• Demonstrate continuous professional development through certifications and training.

Skills

Ventilator management

Weaning

Documentation

Safety standards

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license

Tools

Ventilators

Job description

36hrs, Day shifts, 13wks, Facility Level I Trauma Center, 600+ beds; must have Adult Critical Care experience; PICU/NICU experience preferred but not required. May float to South Campus as needed; Level III trauma, 10 minutes away. Must have 2 years of recent experience as an RRT and previous travel experience to be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders and protocols.

Assess patient needs and document treatment progress in the medical record.

Monitor and adjust ventilator settings and weaning plans as indicated.

Identify and elevate safety concerns and deviations from care standards.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Ensure accurate and timely documentation for regulatory and billing purposes.

Meet daily productivity targets and contribute to pipeline-based planning for outcomes.

Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment and ensure device readiness.

Educate patients and families on therapies, procedures, and home-care expectations.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care processes.

Demonstrate continuous professional development through certifications and training.

Experience/Qualifications

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license with active state credentials.

Experience with ventilator management, weaning, and mode adjustments per protocol.

Proven ability to document treatment progress and regulatory/billing notes accurately.

Reliable adherence to safety standards and proactive escalation of deviations.

Strong patient/family education skills on therapies and home-care expectations.

Demonstrated collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.

Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment with device readiness checks.

Commitment to ongoing professional development and certifications beyond entry level.

Ability to meet daily productivity targets and contribute to pipeline-based planning.

Participation in quality improvement initiatives and data-driven process improvements.