Respiratory Therapist (CRT) PRN

Job Description

Schedule: Per Diem/PRN Nights

Your experience matters

Valley View Medical Center part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Respiratory Therapist who excels in this role:

• Examine patients with breathing-related conditions and conduct diagnostic testing.
• Consult with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient.
• Perform physiotherapy and other treatments and teach patients to use medication.
• Measure lung capacity ana analyze blood samples using blood gas analyzer.
• Perform bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco cessation education as ordered.
• Deliver and evaluate patient response to therapy per plan of care.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition appropriately.
• Respond to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance.
• Provide rapid assessment and appropriate intervention.
• Educate patients and families about illness management and community resources.
• Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Stock and distribute respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Maintain storage areas with required levels and equipment.
• Clean, sterilize, maintain, and calibrate equipment.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provide quality patient care.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for
Applicants should have an associate's degree om respiratory therapist. Additional requirements include:

• Current CRT or RRT license in state of practice
• BCLS required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Dian Rezendes by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.

More about Valley View Medical Center

Valley View Medical Center is a 100-bed acute hospital that has been offering exceptional care to Fort Mojave, AZ and surrounding community for over 20 years.


EEOC Statement

"Valley View Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Valley View Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.