Respiratory Therapist I

New Grad Respiratory Therapists

Apply today for a rewarding career kickstarting your RT journey with a 600+ bed nonprofit hospital in Southern Arizona. Join a supportive team where you can grow fast and earn a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Day in the Life

• Review assignments across adult floor & ICU
• Partner with nurses and providers during rounds and patient assessments
• Administer treatments (nebs, oxygen therapy)
• Monitor patient response and perform ABGs
• Support ventilator management in acute care settings
• Respond to rapid responses and codes
• Document care and hand off to the next RT

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited RT program
• RRT credential + AZ license
• BLS required (ACLS after hire)

Qualifications

• Therapist-driven protocols to build confidence
• Career growth opportunities into high acuity settings
• Collaborative, supportive team environment

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

• Variable schedule to accommodate patient care needs

Skills

• Knowledge of various methods of oxygen delivery
• Ability to administer inhaled medications
• Experience with arterial blood gas puncture and analysis
• Proficiency in mechanical ventilation and critical care duties

Summary

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Services Medical Director and Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist I is responsible for providing respiratory care in accordance with physician orders, department policy, and therapist-driven protocols. The Respiratory Therapist I will assess, evaluate, and administer respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system in adult general floor and intensive care, adult/pediatric emergency department, and pediatric general floor care areas.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and manage respiratory care to ensure patient needs are met and hospital policy is followed
• Document all pertinent data in the medical record before, during, and after patient interventions
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of electronic health record, departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks, and their proper usage
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various methods of oxygen delivery, oxygen concentrations, and flows
• Administer inhaled medications through a variety of modalities and evaluate patient response to therapy
• Perform arterial blood gas puncture, analysis, and interpretation on pediatric and adult patients
• Respond to airway emergencies, rapid response, and cardiac arrest calls in all areas of the hospital
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation along with associated critical care duties
• Manage, operate, clean, and test equipment safely and correctly as outlined in hospital policy
• Administer skin test antigens and measure response
• Develop a plan of care and provide education on disease management to pediatric and adult patients and their families
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds with physicians, registered nurses, and allied health professionals
• Attend department meetings, huddles, and education opportunities to maintain professional competency
• Participate in performance and process improvement activities and provide feedback
• Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies pertaining to safety, confidentiality, and standard of care
• Participate in clinical and technical demonstrations and instruction
• Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program required
• Additional relevant experience may substitute for lack of education upon Supervisory and HR approval

Experience

• None required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), current Arizona License to Practice Respiratory Care, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required for TMC and Rincon hospitals
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred