Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics Per Diem Tucson

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Team (Mesa, Arizona)

Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona. Department Name: Banner Staffing Services-AZ. Work Shift: Day. Job Category: Clinical Care.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are a great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. When working per Diem you must work at least 2 shifts a month. As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts
• Cancelled Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes: employment, criminal and education) are required.

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better.

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist on our Pediatric team you have the opportunity to work with an excellent team with a variety of acuity and diverse populations. Our team provides care for patients requiring services ranging from simple oxygen therapy to Pulmonary function testing.

• Spirometry with and without bronchodilator
• Lung volumes measured by Body plethysmography and Nitrogen washout
• Diffusion capacity
• Exercise challenge for exercise induced asthma
• Bronchitol Tolerance Test
• Maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures
• Fractional exhaled nitric oxide testing (FeNO)
• Six min walk.

The department also performs diagnostic testing and is located at 535 N Wilmot Ste 101, Tucson, AZ. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30 (Must be flexible for late clinics). This is a BSS position with a potential for 40 hours a week through May 2027.

Position Summary

This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.

Core Functions

• Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
• Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
• May supervise department staff.
• Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.

Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

External Customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies and regulatory agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree.
• Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015.
• Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017.
• A current license in state practiced as required by state law.
• In the state of Nevada, all incumbents must have their Blood Gas Technologist certification.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) required.
• In Home Care setting, must possess valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
• Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
• Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

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