Respiratory Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Successful completion of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Obtain the National Board for Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential upon hire or by the end of one year of employment, and maintain it throughout employment.
• Hold an Arizona Respiratory license before the first day of employment.
• Maintain Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support credentials, or the equivalent as determined by the site of hire.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of computers.
• Should be familiar with risks associated with exposure to infectious patients, needle puncture hazards, and hazards related to compressed gases.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with The Joint Commission standards and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate respiratory care services throughout the practice and across the patient’s life cycle.
• Provide direct patient care.
• Educate patients and families.
• Support transitions of care through teamwork and communication.
• Independently assess patients’ conditions quickly and accurately.
• Communicate changes in patient condition, diagnostic study results, symptoms, and responses to treatment to the care team.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.