Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Valleywise Health • Phoenix, AZ

5d • $29 - $43

About The Position

At Valleywise Health, our goal is to create a healthier, happier valley for all and we're always searching for passionate people to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist in the Respiratory Therapy Department you will work with a diverse team of healthcare professionals dedicated to our mission “To provide exceptional care, without exception, every patient, every time.” Valleywise Health Medical Center is a Level One Trauma Center which opened in 2024. If positively impacting your community while working in a state-of-the-art facility with a team dedicated to patient advocacy is your calling, APPLY NOW! Under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Services Medical Director and Department Director and/or Manager, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies, and procedures. Must have a wide range of knowledge and skills to set up,operate, and administer all types of respiratory care procedures in diagnosing and treating respiratory disease and illness, and includes extensive competency in the use of advanced mechanical ventilation techniques. Hourly Pay Rate: $29.20 - $43.07 Night Shift The Night Shift Pay Differential is paid at 18% of the employee's base hourly pay rate. The Weekend Shift Pay Differential is paid at 8% of the employee's base hourly rate.

Requirements

• Requires graduation from a two (2) year A.M.A. approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Must be registered (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed (or temporary license) by the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners.
• Requires BLS and ACLS through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
• Requires PALS through an approved American Heart Association RQI program within the first 30 days.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
• Must have basic computer knowledge.
• Must have the ability to plan, modify, and coordinate respiratory care and treatments.
• Must be able to administer therapeutic agents and treatments, observe patients, and determine the effects of treatments.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer six (6) months of recent work experience.
• Prefer certification in NRP.
• Knowledge of additional languages is preferred.

Responsibilities

• providing cardiopulmonary services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies, and procedures.
• set up,operate, and administer all types of respiratory care procedures in diagnosing and treating respiratory disease and illness
• extensive competency in the use of advanced mechanical ventilation techniques

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree