Registered Respiratory Therapist Part-Time

Banner Health • Tucson, AZ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist independently provides respiratory care and pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. The role works with a high-acuity, diverse patient population and may involve assignments throughout the system wherever respiratory care is needed. The Respiratory Care team provides 24/7 services, ranging from oxygen therapy to advanced ventilator support, as well as diagnostic testing and emergency medical support, including CPR. This is a part-time night-shift position for 23 hours per week.

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 the position.
• Current license in the state where practicing, as required by state law.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Knowledge of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment typically gained through one year of clinical experience.
• Highly effective human-relations skills to interface with patients, families, staff, and other health care personnel.
• For Banner Registry positions, at least one year of experience in an acute-care hospital setting, including work in the specialty area as an RRT within the past 12 months.
• For Home Care positions, a valid driver's license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• For Banner Home Care AZ employees, an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintained throughout employment.
• In Nevada, incumbents must have Blood Gas Technologist certification.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic respiratory care modalities as prescribed and in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Apply and manage mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition and patient comfort and to support weaning.
• Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and adjust durable medical equipment and respiratory-care circuitry.
• Perform prescribed pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Assess patients, evaluate their responses to care, recommend changes to the plan or therapy as clinical conditions change, and accurately document care provided.
• Communicate and collaborate with resource staff to formulate care plans, recommend therapy changes, and identify and resolve problems.
• May supervise department staff.
• Provide respiratory care and diagnostic testing across a variety of health care settings and areas throughout the system as needed.

Benefits

• A $5,000 hire-on incentive is available for part-time Registered Respiratory Therapists with at least one year of respiratory experience.
• An 18% night-shift differential.
• A flat-rate $3 per hour weekend-shift differential.
• A variety of benefit plans to support health and financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree