Registered Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona

Department Name: Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp

Work Shift: Night

Job Category: Clinical Care

$10,000 Hire-On Incentive Available for Registered Respiratory Therapist Full-Time with a minimum of 1 year of respiratory experience

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.

As an RRT, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Respiratory team at Banner University Medical Center Tucson - South Campus (BUMCS)! The BUMCS Respiratory Therapy department is highly engaged in teamwork which allows staff to have the ability to cross train to critical care areas more easily. Since we are an academic center, staff have the ability to interact with medical students and provide input/feedback. There is also the opportunity to assist with academic driven studies.

BUMC South Tucson Campus respiratory team values teamwork, collaboration, and strong support for one another. Staff and leadership are supportive of one another. Within the department, there are opportunities for growth as a Respiratory therapist. Opportunity to cross-train into Banner University Med Center Tucson ICUs and support both campuses as needed.

The current available shift is full-time, working 36 hours/week, on Night shift (3 12's from 6 pm - 6:30 am). 4 weekend shifts per schedule period is required. Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a $3/hour weekend shift differential. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Banner - University Medical Center South is a comprehensive academic medical center that includes an Emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. We are an Arizona Department of Health Services-accredited Cardiac Receiving Center and a Nurses Improving Care for Health system Elders-designated senior-friendly hospital. The hospital is staffed by physicians who are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson and is managed by Banner Health under an operating agreement with Pima County. Our specialty services include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, treatment and education for diabetes, innovative geriatrics care and comprehensive orthopedics.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
• Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
• May supervise department staff.
• Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate or technical degree.

Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

A current license in state practiced as required by state law.

Banner Registry positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.