REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Primary City / State :

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name :

Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp

Work Shift : Night

Night

Job Category : Clinical Care

Clinical Care

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for Registered Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of 3 years of respiratory experience.

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix has been recognized on the Becker's Hospital Review 2023 Great hospitals in America list.

Become the best Registered Respiratory Therapist you can be by joining the Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix (BUMCP) teams' elite group of respiratory care practitioners.

BUMCP ?serves a diverse customer base and is a staple in the Phoenix community. Our patients come from all walks of life and so does our BUMCP Team.

If your share BUMCP'S enthusiasm for patient care and values, you will feel right at home here. Learn to become a multi-faceted practitioner by working in a fast-paced, large volume, nationally recognized level 1 trauma center, level 3 NICU, liver / heart transplant unit, among many other interesting modalities.

We are currently looking for Full-Time RRTs to work night (36 hours / week; 3 12-hour shifts from 6 : 00 pm - 6 : 30 am).

This position is eligible for an 18%-night shift differential as well as a weekend differential of $3 / hour, where applicable.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family.

We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits

University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals.

Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve MagnetTM recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix.

Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY

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

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department / hospital policies and procedures.

5. 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.

6. Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification / resolution of problems.

7. May supervise department staff.

8. 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 posses 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.

EOE / Fema