Respiratory Care Practitioner

CommonSpirit Health • Gilbert, AZ

24d

About The Position

At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, the Respiratory Care Practitioner joins an established respiratory therapy team providing specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients with breathing issues. The role delivers treatments including breathing techniques, nebulizer treatments, ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. The practitioner assesses diverse patient needs, develops and carries out effective care plans, and provides calm, focused intervention in routine and emergent situations.

The role requires urgency, composure under pressure, anticipation of outcomes, dedication to patient well-being, and strong problem-solving abilities. The practitioner evaluates therapy, recommends changes, educates patients, arranges home respiratory care services and follow-up assessments, and participates in professional development while maintaining department policies and standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Arizona Registered Respiratory Therapist credential as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Demonstrate urgency, calm under pressure, ability to anticipate outcomes, dedication to patient well-being, and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy based on patients’ age, cognitive and physical abilities, and developmental needs.
• Recommend changes in specific modes of therapy.
• Educate patients and arrange home respiratory care services and patient therapy follow-up assessments using age- and ability-appropriate language and materials.
• Participate in department meetings, in-service programs, and continuing education programs to support personal and professional growth.
• Maintain department policies, procedures, and objectives concerning quality assurance, safety, environmental conditions, and infection control.
• Provide cardiopulmonary treatments, including breathing techniques, nebulizer treatments, ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.
• Develop and execute care plans and intervene in routine and emergent situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed