Job Description
Job Description
Certified Respiratory Therapist - Tucson, AZ
Posterity Group LLC is currently recruiting a Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide care to our Veterans at the Southeast Tucson VA Clinic, located at 7395 S Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ 85747.
Clinic hours are 8 : 00a 4 : 30p Monday Friday
COMPENSATION OF THE CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST :
- Salary : $64,992 - $81,261
- 10 days of paid vacation
- 7 days sick leave per year
- 11 paid Federal holidays per year
- CEUs $ 1,000 annually.
- $4.57 / hr. Health & Welfare allowance contributes to the cost of health insurance, short- and long-term disability. Cash in Lieu of
- Dental & vision plans
- 401k program, plus many other benefits
DUTIES OF THE CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST :
- Assist with diagnosing lung or breathing disorders.
- Evaluate patients and perform tests and studies.
- Determine appropriate therapy and treatment options with physicians.
- Analyze blood and sputum in the lab.
- Sets up, operates, and adjusts oxygen therapy equipment and humidifiers.
- Checks piped-in and emergency oxygen supplies, changes tanks, and orders oxygen.
- Meeting with and examining patients who have pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications
- Conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests to assess lung capacity and capability
- Working with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans
- Treating patients with aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy
- Evaluating progress of treatment
- Administering inhalants
- Operating mechanical ventilators and other machines
- Completing discharge planning by working with other members of the medical team
- Training patients how to administer treatments and use equipment on their own
- Keeps records of treatments, does patient charting, and orders supplies.
- Educates patients concerning respiratory problems and consults with nursing staff
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST :
- Successfully completed a two-year accredited course study leading to an associate degree in respiratory therapy
- Certified Respiratory Therapy licensure
- Must possess AHA BLS certification
- Must be a US Citizen.
PLEASE APPLY TO BE CONSIDERED
Company Description
Posterity is a Service Disabled Veteran’s Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The company was formed in 2007 and our mission is to provide our Warriors and their family members with exceptional Healthcare Professionals to assist with their medical needs.
Organizationally, we listen to our customers, then exceed their expectations by doing what is right, acting with integrity, and holding ourselves, and our team members accountable.
Company Description
Posterity is a Service Disabled Veteran’s Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The company was formed in 2007 and our mission is to provide our Warriors and their family members with exceptional Healthcare Professionals to assist with their medical needs.
Organizationally, we listen to our customers, then exceed their expectations by doing what is right, acting with integrity, and holding ourselves, and our team members accountable.