Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics Per Diem Tucson

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Registry/Per Diem opportunity within Banner Health, specifically for the Pediatric team in Tucson, Arizona. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will work with an excellent team providing care for patients requiring services ranging from simple oxygen therapy to Pulmonary function testing. The department performs various diagnostic tests including Spirometry, Lung volumes, Diffusion capacity, Exercise challenge for exercise induced asthma, Bronchitol Tolerance Test, Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures, Fractional exhaled nitric oxide testing (FeNO), and Six-minute walk. This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with flexibility for late clinics. This is a BSS position with a potential for 40 hours a week through May 2027.

Requirements

Associate or technical degree.
Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015.
A current license in state practiced as required by state law.
In the state of Nevada, all incumbents must have their Blood Gas Technologist certification.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) required.
In Home Care setting, must possess valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
May supervise department staff.
Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.