Registered Respiratory Therapist

About the role

Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center and premier tertiary-care destination in the West Valley, is seeking a full-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver night-shift respiratory care across adult and pediatric services. The role includes managing mechanical ventilation, performing diagnostic testing, and collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Night-shift differentials apply, and a recruiter will discuss a potential hire-on incentive during the interview.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.
• Perform all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Apply and manage mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort, and weaning.
• Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and adjust durable medical equipment and circuitry used in respiratory care.
• Perform patient assessments and evaluate response to care, recommending modifications to therapy as clinical condition changes.
• Document therapy accurately and completely in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Communicate and collaborate with resource staff to formulate care plans, recommend therapy changes, and resolve problems.
• May supervise department staff and be assigned to different areas system-wide where respiratory care is needed.

Requirements

• 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 after October 1, 2015; incumbents must possess RRT by October 1, 2017.
• Current license in the state practiced as required by state law.
• In Nevada, all incumbents must have Blood Gas Technologist certification.
• Banner Registry positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting, including within the past 12 months as an RRT in the specialty area.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Benefits

Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to support health and financial security, enabling you to focus on delivering excellent care and enjoying your life.