Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapist

Certified Respiratory TherapistTucson, ArizonaThis is a 13-week contract position.Days, 06:30 - 19:00 (3x12's).The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides Cardiopulmonary Services to both inpatients and outpatients. Responsibilities include following protocols approved by the medical staff and department policies, assisting physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures, delivering medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas, maintaining airways, ventilator management, intubations, and blood gas analysis.Responsibilities:Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures.Deliver medicated aerosols via medical compressed gas.Maintain airways and manage ventilators.Perform intubations and blood gas analysis.Required Experience:Minimum experience required in ICU, general floors, and Emergency Department (ED). NICU and pediatric experience are minimal but sufficient to cover ED duties.Certifications / Licensure:Must have a BLS certification.Must have an ACLS certification.Certification or registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care is required.