Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Phoenix, AZ

16d

About The Position

Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians, including care for more complex cases. Performs a range of respiratory care services and diagnostic procedures, including treadmill and stress testing, complete pulmonary function testing (PFTs), simple spirometry, pulse oximetry, EKGs, arterial blood gas (ABG) machine maintenance, hemodynamics, and special procedures. Performs procedures in specialty areas such as the ICU and PACU. Assesses and treats newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Trains and mentors therapists and may precept students and new staff.

The role includes organizing and monitoring workload, coordinating workflow with staff, participating in departmental decision-making and meetings, and supporting staff competencies and training. It also includes documenting patient assessments and responses to therapy, providing age-appropriate respiratory treatments, reporting diagnostic results accurately and promptly, and assisting with discharge planning and home-care arrangements.

Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital describes a supportive, collaborative healthcare environment using advanced technology and providing personalized, evidence-based care. Benefits and programs are offered subject to eligibility, which may vary by location and employment status.

Requirements

• Completion of a formal two-year respiratory education program meeting requirements for CRT certification and RRT registration.
• Two years of experience in Respiratory.
• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Arizona.
• CPR certification.
• Understanding of general asepsis and infection-control practices, including isolation.
• Knowledge of volume ventilators and understanding of patient hemodynamics.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP are required within 12 months of employment, as required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

• Computer skills.
• Acute care and ICU experience.
• Hemodynamic, PFT, and cardiology experience.
• Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees.
• Ability to take an active leadership role to meet departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize workload; monitor assignments, rescheduling, cancellations, and workflow coordination with staff.
• Assist with maintaining staff competencies and training; train and mentor respiratory therapists.
• Participate in departmental decision-making, staff meetings, and committees, and adjust workload as needed.
• Provide age-appropriate routine respiratory care, including SVN, IPPB therapy, and oxygen therapies.
• Complete and document patient-care assessments and responses to therapy in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform PFTs, EKGs, stress testing, special procedures, simple spirometry, pulmonary function testing, and pulse oximetry; report results accurately and promptly.
• Assist with discharge planning, including arranging home care and participating in patient-care team meetings.
• Perform respiratory procedures in specialty areas such as ICU and PACU.
• Assess and treat newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Precept students and orientees.
• Perform other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

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