Registered Respiratory Therapist

About the Role

Banner Health is seeking a Full-Time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the Respiratory Therapy team at Banner Del Webb Medical Center in Sun City West, AZ. This role offers the opportunity to work in a highly engaged, team-oriented environment with cross-training opportunities in critical care areas. The department is known for innovation, utilizing and trialing new technologies and equipment.

Banner Del Webb Medical Center is a rapidly growing 404-bed hospital serving the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix, recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical care, ICU, emergency and urgent care, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, and more.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide respiratory care, pulmonary, and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in various healthcare settings.
• Perform all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians or licensed independent practitioners.
• Apply and manage mechanical ventilators, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort, and expedite the weaning process.
• Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and adjust durable medical equipment and circuitry used in respiratory care.
• Perform pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Conduct patient assessments, evaluate responses to care, and recommend modifications to the plan of care based on clinical changes.
• Document therapy provided accurately and completely.
• Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to formulate care plans and resolve problems.
• May supervise department staff and work in various areas where respiratory care is needed.

Requirements

• Associate or technical degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires after October 1, 2015.
• Current state license in the state practiced (Arizona).
• In Nevada, Blood Gas Technologist certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• For Home Care setting: Valid driver’s license and eligibility for company auto insurance coverage.
• For Banner Registry positions: Minimum of one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting within the past 12 months as an RRT in the specialty area.
• One year of clinical experience, demonstrating knowledge of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment.
• Highly effective human relation skills to interface with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare personnel.
• For Banner Home Care AZ: Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Schedule

• Full-Time position: 24 hours per week, working three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
• Weekend rotations required.
• Flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential when applicable.

Pay

$10,000 hire-on incentive available for Full-Time positions.

Benefits

Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to support health and financial security, allowing you to focus on your work and personal life. Benefits include comprehensive health and financial security options.