Respiratory Therapist DAILY PAY

Respiratory Therapist II Per Diem
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: 3 - Night Shift
Tucson Medical Center (TMC) - Tucson, AZ
Join a team where respiratory therapists practice at the top of their license across the entire hospital.
About Tucson Medical Center Tucson Medical Center is a locally governed, nonprofit regional hospital with 600+ beds , serving Southern Arizona for more than 80 years.
We are known as a leading provider for emergency and pediatric care , with ICUs for adults, children, and newborns , and comprehensive specialty services including cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, women’s and maternity care, and more.
Our campus supports full-spectrum care, from birth through end of life, and our culture centers around compassionate, patient-first care and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
Why This RT Role is Different At TMC, our respiratory therapists don't work in silos.
You will care for patients across the entire facility , including:
Adult & Pediatric floors
Emergency Department
Adult & Pediatric ICUs
Level III NICU (41-bed unit)
Airway and rapid response events across the hospital
Neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations
What You'll Do Deliver advanced respiratory care and life support across all patient populations
Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation
Respond to airway emergencies, codes, and rapid response events
Perform ABGs, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic interventions
Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams
SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Services Medical Director and Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist II is responsible for providing respiratory care in accordance with physician orders, department policy and therapist driven protocols. The Respiratory Therapist II will assess, evaluate and administer respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system in adult/pediatric general floor, adult/pediatric/neonatal intensive care, adult/pediatric emergency department, and all other care areas in the hospital. The Respiratory Therapist II will also complete preceptor training and work under the direction of the department educator to train and mentor new and existing staff members.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Coordinate and manage respiratory care to ensure that patient's needs are met and hospital policy is followed
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the differences in technique and treatment modalities as performed on all age-specific groups including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations
Document all pertinent data in the medical record before, during and after patient interventions
Maintain a thorough knowledge of electronic health record, departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various methods of oxygen delivery, oxygen concentrations and flows for all age-specific groups including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations
Administer inhaled medications through a variety of modalities and evaluate patient response to therapy
Perform arterial blood gas puncture, analysis and interpretation on neonate, pediatric and adult patients
Respond to airway emergencies, rapid response and cardiac arrest calls in all areas of the hospital
Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation along with associated critical care duties for all age-specific groups including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations
Assist in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures in the pediatric and adult intensive care units
Manage, operate, clean and test equipment safely and correctly as outlined in hospital policy.
Develop a plan of care and provide education on disease management to pediatric and adult patients and their families.
Participate in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds with physicians, registered nurses, and allied health professionals.
Participate in performance and process improvement activities and provide feedback.
Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies pertaining to safety, confidentiality, and standard of care.
Neonatal Transport Team: Performs all functions of the Respiratory Therapist II. In addition, a member of the Neonatal Transport Team provides critical care and advanced life support related to respiratory care assessment and procedures to neonatal patients at receiving or referring hospitals as well as during flight and/or ground operations. Team members must complete TMCH transport training program, attend yearly transport classes, and maintain proficiency in the indications and procedures related to the equipment and skills required for transport such as: intubation, inhaled nitric oxide, transport ventilator, isolette, cardiac monitor (ECG), and aerosolized medications. On-Call Requirements: All team members must be available and will be scheduled for the minimum amount of on-call shifts required to provide full coverage as outlined in the Standard Work for Respiratory Therapy Neonatal Transport Team Members (this will include nights and weekends). Required Experience: One (1) year of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience and current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR).
Under the supervision of the Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for delivering respiratory care in alignment with physician orders, departmental policies, and therapist-driven protocols. The Respiratory Therapist will assess, evaluate, and administer Pulmonary Function testing, NIOX testing, and Home Sleep tests to a diverse patient population, including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.Coordinate and oversee respiratory care through Pulmonary Function Testing, NIOX assessments, and Home Sleep Testing to ensuring that patient needs are met, and departmental policies are followed.Manage, operate, clean, and conduct tests on Pulmonary Function test equipment, NIOX, and Home Sleep test devices in accordance with departmental policies and safety protocols.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Associate degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program required. One (1) years of experience delivering advanced respiratory care services to neonate, pediatric and adult patient populations.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and current Arizona License to Practice Respiratory Care required. Function as a highly skilled member of an interdisciplinary team with the common goal of providing exceptional care to all TMCH patients.
Perform all basic modalities of respiratory therapy to adults and pediatric patients as prescribed by physicians and/or other authorized personnel within the scope and guidelines established by department/hospital policies and procedure.
Perform critical/advanced respiratory therapy interventions in the emergency department and adult intensive care units.
Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation on adult patient population in collaboration with physicians and/or other authorized personnel within the scope and guidelines established by department/hospital policies and procedure.
Perform diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures such as arterial blood gas puncture/analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing (PFT), peak expiratory flow maneuvers, and EtCO2 monitoring.
Assemble, troubleshoot, and process respiratory therapy and other durable medical equipment in accordance with department/hospital policy and procedure.
Prioritize and manage assigned patient workloads to ensure patients receive high-quality respiratory care services
Provide feedback on department/hospital processes and procedures in both formal and informal settings.

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