Respiratory Therapist

Overview Embark on a rewarding career with Abrazo West Campus hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Abrazo West Campus, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status. Job Summary Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians. Works on cases that are more complex. Trains and mentors staff. Performs all types of respiratory care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, hemodynamics, special procedures and ENGs. Performs procedures required in the specialty areas, i.e. ICU, PACU, etc. Performs assessment and treatment of the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Ability to precept students or orientees. Responsibilities Plans and organizes workload. Monitors work assignments, reschedules, cancellations, and coordinates workflow with staff members. Assists in maintaining staff competencies and training. Trains and mentors therapists. Regularly participates in the decision making process of the department, staff meeting attendance, committee participation, etc. Re-adjusts workload appropriately. Carries out treatment needs by patient that is age appropriate. Administers all modes of routine respiratory care services, i.e. SVN, IPPB therapy, all O₂ therapies. Completes/documents patient care assessment and response to therapy. Consistently documents all therapies and care provided according to hospital P&P. Performs PFT testing, EKGs, and stress testing, special procedures and reports results in an accurate and timely manner. Assists with the discharge planning process, i.e. set up home care and participate in discharge planning meeting with the patient care team. Performs diagnostic tests such as simple spirometry, pulmonary function, and pulse oximetry. Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Special Skills: Must have understanding of the general principles of asepsis and infection control practices, including isolation. Knowledge of volume ventilators and understanding of patient hemodynamics. Excellent customer service skills. Computer skills preferred. Minimum Requirements: Education: Completion of formal two‑year respiratory education program which meets requirements for certification (CRT) and registration (RRT). Experience: Two years in respiratory. Licensure/Certifications: Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state of Arizona and CPR. As required by facility: ACLS, PALS, and NRP required within 12 months of employment. Preferred Requirements: Experience: Acute care and ICU, hemodynamic, PFT, and cardiology experience preferred. Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees. Able to actively take a leadership role to meet the needs of the department. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information. E-Verify: The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr