Registered Raspatory Therapist Home Care

Banner Health•Peoria, AZ

17d

About The Position

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today. Step into a dynamic role where no two days are the same and every interaction makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients—affectionately known as "our Sofia's." As part of our passionate and energetic Registered Respiratory Therapy team, you'll provide personalized, one-on-one clinical support across a diverse range of life-sustaining equipment including PAP devices, invasive and non-invasive ventilator management, oximeters, apnea monitors, trach supplies with air compressors, cough assists, vest therapy, and oxygen systems with spot checks. Your days will rotate between clinic assignments—where you'll conduct PAP setups, mask fittings, oxygen spot checks, and troubleshooting—and field assignments that take you directly to patients' homes for ventilator checks, high-acuity equipment deliveries, and hospital discharge support. Between scheduled appointments, you'll handle charting, respond to compliance calls, and answer patient chats, all while delivering the exceptional, compassionate care that defines Banner Homecare. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to be part of a team that truly values making a positive impact every single day. Watch this brief video to learn what it is like working in Home Care at Banner. SCHEDULE: Full Time/ 40 Hours Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm On Call 1 week/weekend a month

Requirements

Associate or technical degree.
Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017.
A current license in state practiced as required by state law. In the state of Nevada, all incumbents must have their Blood Gas Technologist certification.
Banner Registry positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
In Home Care setting, must posses valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.
Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
May supervise department staff.
Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.

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