Respiratory Care Pract II

Respiratory Care Pract II Position Details Department: PCH-NW | Respiratory Therapy Location: Glendale Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 6pm-6:30am Category: Respiratory Care Posting #: 1028346 Employee Type: Full-Time Position Summary At Phoenix Children’s, we’re excited to offer a full-time night shift Respiratory Therapist at our Arrowhead campus. Whether you're looking for flexibility or a long-term career home, you’ll have the opportunity to provide exceptional respiratory care to pediatric patients ranging from neonates to adolescents in one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. Respiratory Therapists perform a wide range of routine and advanced respiratory procedures while working alongside multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity and specialty care environments. Responsibilities include caring for patients across inpatient units, critical care settings, emergency services, and specialty programs while contributing to quality improvement initiatives and maintaining the high standards of care that define our organization. To qualify, candidates must hold a current BLS certification, be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC, and possess or be eligible to obtain an Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license prior to hire. PALS certification is preferred, and AARC membership is encouraged. This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine and complex procedures, using a wide variety of techniques and equipment. Ensures care meets quality standards established by the hospital, department and regulatory agencies and maintains all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care to all ages of patients from neonate to adolescent. This position also participates in executing quality improvement initiatives. Position Duties Safely performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards, procedural guidelines, and policies. Applies knowledge and understanding of the proper and safe use of all Respiratory Care interventions and related equipment. Successfully completes initial competency validations and ongoing re-validations. Troubleshoots interventions and equipment as it applies to various patient care situations. Interacts with and explains care modalities to patients, families, and the health care team in an understandable manner based on individual diversity and learning styles. Introduces oneself to the family, patient, and health care team. Displays a positive customer relations attitude. Accurately and reliably interprets and communicates patient data. Consistently provides thorough patient clinical status reports to applicable members of the health care team using effective communication methods. Displays a level of inquiry and self development. Assesses patients clinical status, evaluates progress towards goals, and recommends courses of action. Displays personal accountability to locate and follow policy, procedure, and competency references. Makes recommendations based on literature, best practices, and available evidence. Analyzes critical situations and applies appropriate judgment and critical thinking for problem resolution. Communicates experiences, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities to the appropriate personnel. Completes occurrence reports as appropriate. Continuously improves and takes the initiative to develop knowledge and skills through appropriate learning experiences and opportunities. Attends educational offerings, departmental meetings, and stays appraised of departmental and hospital communication. Personally accountable for ongoing self development in advances related to respiratory care. Works effectively in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities. Displays appropriate leadership skills to instill trust and credibility. Intervenes appropriately in urgent and emergent situations. Actively engaged in patient care planning with the health care team. Manages multiple priorities and applies effective time management skills, using downtime for work related activities. Ensures timely and accurate patient care and billing documentation. Communicates assignment changes in a timely fashion. Maintains an acceptable level of productivity. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Position Qualifications Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program. Post graduation experience in a hospital environment. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Current State of Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license. American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership. Current PALS certification. Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position Basic Life Support – Required AZ Respiratory Care License – Required Reg Respiratory Therapist – Required American Assoc Resp Care – Preferred Ped Advanced Life Support – Preferred American Assoc Resp Care – Required Ped Advanced Life Support – Required Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential Physical Requirement: Climbing – Occasionally Physical Requirement: Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Constantly Physical Requirement: Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Constantly Physical Requirement: Hearing – Constantly Physical Requirement: Pushing/pulling – Constantly Physical Requirement: Reaching – Constantly Physical Requirement: Sitting – Occasionally Physical Requirement: Standing – Constantly Physical Requirement: Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently Physical Requirement: Talking – Constantly Physical Requirement: Tasting/smelling – Occasionally Physical Requirement: Walking – Constantly Physical Requirement: Near Vision – Constantly Physical Requirement: Far Vision – Constantly Physical Requirement: Color Discrimination – Constantly Physical Requirement: Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Frequently Physical Requirement: Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential: Confined areas – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential: Extreme noise levels – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential: Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential: Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential: Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential: Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential: Radiation exposure – Applicable Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential: Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Children's