Respiratory Therapist PRN

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

A respiratory therapist provides assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disease across the continuum of care. A respiratory therapist functions as part of an interdisciplinary team that coordinates and provides continuity of care in a financially responsible manner. A respiratory therapist is able to quickly and accurately assess a patient’s condition and communicates effectively to the care team concerning about changes in patient’s condition, results of diagnostic studies, symptomatology, and response to treatment.

Requirements

• The Respiratory Therapist job requires graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and basic computer literacy.
• Current Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• Must be credentialed through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support certification is required upon hire or within 90 days from date of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent determined by site is required upon hire or within 6 months from date of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) where applicable.
• Additional life support certifications may be required by site of hire.
• All required certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or healthcare related field is preferred.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Additional NBRC specialty credentials preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Function with initiative and independent judgment
• Desire for continuous quality improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees