Registered Respiratory Therapist Advanced Practitioner

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Estrella Medical Center is hiring a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist Advanced Practitioner for its respiratory therapy department in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a night-shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week, from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The practitioner assists the vascular access team with line insertion and maintenance and may perform charge duties. Previous line and leadership experience is preferred. The role independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing, and advanced clinical monitoring to patients with respiratory and/or cardiac disorders. The practitioner serves as a clinical resource and may assist physicians and other healthcare professionals with complex specialty procedures, coordinate services, and direct staff on an assigned shift. The department provides 24/7 care to a high-acuity, diverse patient population, from simple oxygen therapy to advanced ventilator support, and also provides diagnostic testing, emergency medical support including CPR, and vascular access services.

Requirements

Associate or technical degree.
Proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care examination as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); RRT is required for new hires to this position.
Current license in the state where practicing, as required by state law.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification as pertinent to the practice specialty.
In-depth knowledge of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment, typically acquired through 3 years of clinical experience.
Highly effective human relations skills to interact with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare personnel.
For Banner Registry and Travel positions, at least one year of acute-care hospital experience, including work in an acute-care setting within the past 12 months as an RRT Advanced Practitioner in the specialty area.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with lines and leadership experience.
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification is preferred for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) specialists.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Perform basic and advanced respiratory therapy modalities and pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed and in accordance with department and hospital policies.
Perform multiple arterial and venous access procedures; may assist with FDPAC and IAPB insertion and related invasive and non-invasive cardiac output procedures.
Apply and manage mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to support clinical improvement, patient comfort, and weaning.
Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and adjust durable medical equipment and related circuitry used in patient care.
Assess patients, evaluate their response to care, recommend changes to the plan and therapy as clinical conditions change, and accurately document care and interventions.
Serve as a resource to therapists and other healthcare practitioners on patient status, equipment, and operational issues; participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Monitor the quality, appropriateness, and effectiveness of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures; contribute to policy and procedure development.
Assist with training, orientation, continuing development, in-service education, training programs, and equipment evaluation recommendations.
May supervise a shift and support business growth and process improvements; may coordinate quality and safety oversight, assist with budget development, and manage staff, supplies, and equipment to support productivity.
Assist the vascular access team with line insertion and line maintenance and perform charge duties as assigned.