Respiratory Therapist PRN

Job Overview Banner Rehabilitation Hospital West – Partnership with Select Medical. Position: Respiratory Therapist. Location: Peoria, Arizona. Schedule: PRN 12‑hour shift, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM. Compensation: $35.00 per hour. Minimum two years of RT experience and a current RT license in Arizona required. Benefits Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into the setting. Opportunity for advancement to potential full‑time opportunities. Benefits support financial, work/life, and emotional well‑being; part‑time and per‑diem positions are eligible for 401(k) after reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. Responsibilities Evaluates patients and recommends a treatment plan. Explains the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment to patients and provides necessary education upon discharge to home. Conducts physician‑prescribed treatments of a routine nature operating various ventilatory equipment, both invasive and non‑invasive, and various oxygen, aerosol, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Performs chest physiotherapy by operating equipment to promote secretion clearance, suctioning patients by oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods, and monitoring oximetry and capnography according to policy. Performs routine review of patients’ chest X‑rays to determine need for further evaluation. Performs 12‑Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition. Performs pulmonary function studies according to policy (e.g., NIF, VC, etc.). Assists with procedures related to respiratory care according to policy (e.g., bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement), where applicable. Performs adequate drainage of chest via PleurX catheter or similar device where applicable. Performs tracheostomy care according to policy, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes (emergent and non‑emergent). Performs arterial puncture according to policy and determines the efficiency of ventilation, monitoring, recording, and reporting of test results, where applicable. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines. Performs insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes via free‑hand technique and/or video laryngoscope system, where applicable. Records all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments on respiratory care records and patient chart (including pre‑ and post‑assessment according to policy). Communicates with attending and pulmonary physicians concerning the efficiency of therapy administered to the patient. Minimum Qualifications BLS certification required. Current state licensure required. ACLS required within 6 months of hire (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire). Preferred Qualifications Must possess an active credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent; RRT preferred. One year of related experience preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr