Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Pulmonary Respiratory Therapist provides assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients with cardiopulmonary compromise and provides support for the equipment necessary for the care of these patients. The Pulmonary Respiratory Therapist conducts a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and is a technical and educational resource for patients, family members, and other members of the patient care team. The Pulmonary Respiratory Therapist must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. The Pulmonary Respiratory Care Therapist demonstrates and maintains basic core competencies in the clinical setting. The ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs is required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Minimum one year of post-graduate hospital respiratory care experience.
• One year full-time critical care and arterial blood gas experience required.
• Current Arizona licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) from National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or a recognized international credentialing body required.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification required upon hire and must be valid for 90 days or greater from start date.
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire and maintained thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• AAS degree preferred.
• One year of pulmonary diagnostics (pulmonary function testing) experience preferred for Respiratory Therapists.
• Desire and ability to obtain additional competencies including cross training to MCH.
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) credential is required within 3 years of hire.
• TEPP (Tobacco Education Prevention Program) Certification in basic tobacco skills program completion within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, and monitoring of patients with cardiopulmonary compromise.
• Support the equipment necessary for the care of patients.
• Conduct a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Act as a technical and educational resource for patients, family members, and the patient care team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan.
• Maintain basic core competencies in the clinical setting.
• Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret information relative to age-specific needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree