Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs. You will be expected to develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

Performs a full range of basic respiratory care for all patient populations.

Performs and documents a complete patient assessment, including (but not limited to) vital signs, breath sounds, cough, and respiratory pattern with each ventilator system check and with each treatment.

Checks all equipment and respiratory modalities (including invasive and non-invasive), maintains alarms, and documents accurately and completely.

Performs ABGs utilizing 2 patient identifiers, properly handles blood specimens, reports critical values, and maintains blood gas lab logs (where applicable).

Accurately completes patient billing.

Correctly charges, labels, scans, and discards medications.

High School Diploma/GED and Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program

AZ Board of Respiratory Care Examiners License

Certified Respiratory Therapist-CRT from National Board of Respiratory Care

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support

NRP within 90 days

RG RRT