Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Overview Abrazo West Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Benefits 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. Performs all types of Respiratory Care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, and Hemodynamics. Performs all types of general floor therapies and 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 and train staff, students, and orientees. Responsibilities Plan and organize workload; monitors work assignments, rescheduling, cancellations and coordinates workflow with staff members; re-adjusts workload appropriately. Perform diagnostic tests such as simple spirometry, pulmonary function, and pulse oximetry; perform arterial line insertions following appropriate training and certification. Carry out treatment needs for patient that are age appropriate; administer all modes of routine respiratory care services, i.e. SVN, IPPB therapy, all O2 therapies; complete and document patient care assessment and response to therapy. Perform PFT testing, EKGs, EEGs and stress testing, report results in an accurate and timely manner; assist with the discharge planning process, i.e. set up home care and participate in discharge planning meetings with the patient care team. Participate in departmental decision making process, staff meeting attendance, committee participation, etc. 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. Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees. Able to actively take a leadership role to meet the needs of the department. Minimum Requirements Education: Completion of formal two-year respiratory education program meeting requirements for certification (CRT) or registration (RRT). Licensure/Certifications: Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in Arizona and CPR; ACLS, PALS, and NRP required within 12 months of employment. Preferred Requirements Experience: Acute care and ICU experience preferred. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr