Registered Respiratory Therapist

About the role

Banner Health is seeking a full-time night shift Respiratory Therapist at Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona. This position provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing, and may supervise department staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed.
• 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.
• Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy, and identification/resolution of problems.

Requirements

• Associate or technical degree.
• Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• A current license in state practice as required by state law.
• In the state of Nevada, a Blood Gas Technologist certification is required.
• One year experience in an acute care hospital setting, including working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
• Highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare personnel.

Skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with medical equipment and diagnostic tools.

Benefits

• Comprehensive electronic medical records system.
• Proprietary advanced patient monitoring systems.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Competitive compensation package including a 18% night shift differential and a flat rate of $3/hr weekend shift differential.
• $10,000 sign-on bonus available.

Pay

The position offers competitive compensation, including a 18% night shift differential and a flat rate of $3/hr weekend shift differential.

Schedule

This is a full-time night shift position, working 36 hours per week.