Traveler Respiratory Therapist Days Florence

HonorHealth • Phoenix, AZ

9d

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist sets up, operates, and administers respiratory care equipment and procedures used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease in general-floor and critical-care areas. The position evaluates therapeutic objectives and outcomes, transcribes physicians’ verbal orders into the medical record, and provides respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. This is an internal travel role with 13-week assignments and the potential for up to three extensions. The posting lists day shift and locations in various areas of Phoenix, Arizona.

The therapist operates and monitors mechanical ventilators, supports airway patency and humidification, assists with transport of mechanically ventilated patients, performs respiratory treatments and oxygen administration, and explains therapies to patients and families. Other clinical duties include arterial punctures, blood gas and related testing, basic pulmonary function testing, oximetry, resuscitation support, equipment cleaning and troubleshooting, and timely documentation of care and patient responses. Some therapists perform more comprehensive pulmonary function and pulmonary stress studies.

Requirements

• Associate degree from a two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care program.
• Six months of experience for a network float position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year bachelor-level or AMA-approved Respiratory Care program.
• One year of clinical experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, or campus-specific credential.
• Credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators; make ordered changes and ensure artificial-airway patency, stability, location, and humidification.
• Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients to other patient-care areas.
• Provide routine respiratory treatments and oxygen administration to adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including aerosol and nebulized therapies, inhalers, airway suctioning, breathing exercises, CPAP/BiPAP, sputum induction, and oxygen analysis.
• Explain and instruct patients and families about therapies and procedures in a clear, professional manner.
• Review, prioritize, and adjust daily assignments to provide organized and efficient care.
• Perform arterial punctures and blood testing, including arterial blood gas analysis, co-oximetry, and electrolytes; calculate diagnostic relationships as described in the posting.
• Perform analyzer quality-control and proficiency testing, verify and document results, and promptly report critical values to the appropriate nurse or physician.
• Gather and transport therapy materials and equipment to the bedside; verify orders and patient identity; prepare prescribed pharmacological solutions and drugs.
• Document ventilator parameters and changes, treatments, tests, monitoring, patient responses, and any delays or omissions in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Assess neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients and determine the appropriate level of respiratory care.
• Assist physicians with bedside procedures, take and transcribe verbal orders, provide bag-mask ventilation, maintain an adequate airway, and assist with life-threatening events.
• Attend assigned resuscitations and traumas.
• Perform basic pulmonary function testing and resting and exercise oximetry; some therapists perform complete pulmonary function and pulmonary stress studies.
• Collect, transport, clean, disinfect, sterilize, and package respiratory care equipment as needed.
• Perform minor equipment troubleshooting and take appropriate steps when equipment requires repair or preventive maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision eligibility
• PTO eligibility
• Shift and weekend differentials
• Self-scheduling
• Potential eligibility for an HonorHealth sign-on bonus upon conversion to core staff

What This Job Offers

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