RRT Respiratory Therapist - Sign-On Bonus & Loan Support

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan support

Health coverage

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Competitive pay and full benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for full-time day shifts in an acute-care setting. The role involves administering respiratory therapies, monitoring patient responses, and documenting care per physician orders. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications include RRT certification and 1–3 years of acute care experience. A strong focus on safety, data documentation, and collaboration with physicians and nurses is essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers advanced respiratory treatments and monitors patient responses.
• Performs ABG punctures and reports results promptly.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
• Maintains ventilator settings and airway maintenance.
• Documents all treatments and patient responses clearly and thoroughly.
• Follows safety and infection control guidelines at all times.

Skills

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

EMR documentation

Infection control

Pharmacological procedures

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for full-time day shifts in an acute-care setting. The role involves administering respiratory therapies, monitoring patient responses, and documenting care per physician orders. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications include RRT certification and 1–3 years of acute care experience. A strong focus on safety, data documentation, and collaboration with physicians and nurses is essential.