Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

About the role

Embark on a rewarding career with Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing and the administration of prescribed respiratory therapy.
• Perform SVN Therapy and MDI Therapy on intubated and non-intubated patients.
• Performs Incentive Spirometry and documentation per facilities guidelines.
• Perform chest physiotherapy -by manual or mechanical means.
• Performs sputum induction and appropriate documentation.
• Perform arterial puncture and arterial line draws.
• Perform arterial blood gas and co-oximetry analysis per facility including critical value result notification.
• Perform bedside Pulmonary Function screening pre and post bronchodilator with review of study data, and document appropriately.
• Administer routinely prescribed inhaled medications and substitutions.
• Clarify pharmacy orders.
• Complete Med. Admin. Record- MAR sign off as appropriate per facility.
• Initiate and maintain Non-invasive Ventilation per physician order with appropriate documentation.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation per physician orders with appropriate documentation.
• Initiate and maintain transport ventilators, with appropriate documentation.
• Perform daily maintenance and quality assurance measures as appropriate per facility specifications.
• Maintenance, stocking and cleaning of all appropriate respiratory care supplies and equipment and storage areas.
• Performs nasal / oral tracheal suction and uses, operates, and maintains closed suction systems.
• Understands medical gas systems and zone valve locations within the facility.
• Follows all infection control standards for patient care and equipment processing.
• Adheres to established bundle protocols VAP, Pressure ulcers, universal protocols, and other protocols as identified.
• Responds to all emergency situations, Code arrests, Rapid Response calls and documents appropriately.
• Provides rescue breathing via bag/mask/valve or pocket mask.
• Understands appropriate medication labeling and storage of medication (locations).
• Assist with other assigned or daily department responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy RCP associates hired prior to 03/01/11 not meeting this requirement have been grandfathered and the Associates Degree is not required.
• Experience: Clinical experience that includes adult, pediatric and infant general med-surg and critical care therapeutics and diagnostics.
• Skills: Basic Computer Skills, Verbal and written communication skills. Be proficient in all phases of care delivery for basic and advanced respiratory care practices, both invasive and non-invasive. Respiratory Care Practice Act; Familiar with the scientific process as it relates to Respiratory Care Practice. Proficient in use of technology related to therapeutics and diagnostics for general med-surg and critical care. This includes ventilators, monitors, gas analyzers, co-oximeters, pulmonary function screeners. Must be able to work flexible schedules to accommodate the needs of the department / facility which includes holidays and weekends.
• Licensure/Certifications: Respiratory Care Practitioner for Arizona Certificates Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registry eligible; BLS CHVI Specific: PALS, ACLS within 6 months of hire and every two years.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Pay

Up to $5,000 Sign on bonus based on eligibility.

Schedule

Flexible schedules to accommodate the needs of the department / facility which includes holidays and weekends.