RRT - Respiratory Therapist-Hosp

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

RRT - Respiratory Therapist-Hosp

Talented Medical Solutions

Contract

In-Office | Tucson, AZ, United States

36hrs, Day shifts, 13wks, Facility Level I Trauma Center, 600+ beds; must have Adult Critical Care experience; PICU/NICU experience preferred but not required. May float to South Campus as needed; Level III trauma, 10 minutes away. Must have 2 years of recent experience as an RRT and previous travel experience to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders and protocols.

• Assess patient needs and document treatment progress in the medical record.

• Monitor and adjust ventilator settings and weaning plans as indicated.

• Identify and escalate safety concerns and deviations from care standards.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

• Ensure accurate and timely documentation for regulatory and billing purposes.

• Meet daily productivity targets and contribute to pipeline-based planning for outcomes.

• Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment and ensure device readiness.

• Educate patients and families on therapies, procedures, and home-care expectations.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance care processes.

• Demonstrate continuous professional development through certifications and training.

Experience/Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license with active state credentials.

• Experience with ventilator management, weaning, and mode adjustments per protocol.

• Proven ability to document treatment progress and regulatory/billing notes accurately.

• Reliable adherence to safety standards and proactive escalation of deviations.

• Strong patient/family education skills on therapies and home-care expectations.

• Demonstrated collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.

• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment with device readiness checks.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and certifications beyond entry level.

• Ability to meet daily productivity targets and contribute to pipeline-based planning.

• Participation in quality improvement initiatives and data-driven process improvements.