Respiratory Therapist

This range is provided by All’s Well. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $29.00/hr - $40.00/hr Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Director of Cardio-Pulmonary Services, provides Respiratory Therapy to patients. Required Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age. Proof of highest level of education completed but not less than high school education or equivalent as recognized by an approved government accreditation association. Graduate from AMA accredited program for Respiratory Therapy. Certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist and/or Registered Respiratory Therapist. Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Arizona. Maintains current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or other approved educational programs. Current NRP Certification. New hires are required to obtain certification within 3 months of employment. ACLS certification per American Heart Association within three months of hire. PALS certification per American Heart Association within three months of hire. Preferred Qualifications An understanding of computer systems, process design and data management. Previous Meditech experience or other related electronic records systems. Basic knowledge of system application implementation, enhancement, development and support methods and practices. Principle Clinical/Technical Duties Category: Equipment and Documentation Assists in maintaining Arterial Blood Gas Analyzer. Documents actions taken. Performs arterial blood gas draws and analysis. Sets up Ventilator/BiPAP and CPAP. Maintains records of therapy. Documents therapy on patient’s medical record. Does Art-Line Insertions. Category: Clinical Patient Care Assess patient’s respiratory status utilizing RR, HR, B/S, X-rays, WOB and ABG results. Sets up and monitors oxygen therapy. Consults with the patient’s physician about recommendations for adjustment to oxygen therapy. Sets up Small Volume Nebulizer, Large Volume Nebulizer, Incentive Spirometry and monitors patients’ reactions, tolerance and cooperation. Implements IPPB therapy. Performs percussion and postural drainage. Performs airway management, manual resuscitation and documents accordingly. Performs Intubations. Performs EKG’s. Monitors storage areas for supplies, replacing consumed equipment. Monitors oxygen equipment on crash cart, wheel chair, and portable tank in emergency. Monitor medication dates, obtains necessary medication from pharmacist. Responsible for time card recording. Benefits 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching Holiday pay PTO Life insurance Short term/Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Staffing and Recruiting and Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr All’s Well