Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist; RRT

Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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Abrazo West Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

• 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

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

• Plan and organize workload, monitor work assignments, reschedule, cancel, and coordinate workflow with staff members; re‑adjust workload as needed.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as simple spirometry, pulmonary function, and pulse oximetry. Perform arterial line insertions following appropriate training and certification.
• Carry out patient‑specific treatment needs appropriate for age; administer all modes of routine respiratory care services, i.e., SVN, IPPB therapy, all O2 therapies; complete and document patient care assessment and response to therapy.
• Perform PFT testing, EKGs, EEGs, and stress testing; report results accurately and timely. Assist with the discharge planning process, i.e., set up home care and participate in discharge planning meetings with the patient care team.
• Participate in the decision‑making process of the department; attend staff meetings, committee participation, etc.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Provides respiratory therapy to patients ordered by physicians. Performs all types of Respiratory Care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, and hemodynamics. Performs general floor therapies and procedures required in specialty areas such as ICU and PACU. Provides assessment and treatment of newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees.

Able to actively take a leadership role to meet the needs of the department.

• Understanding of the general principles of asepsis and infection control practices, including isolation.
• Knowledge of volume ventilators and understanding of patient hemodynamics.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Computer skills preferred.
• Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees.
• Ability to take a leadership role to meet departmental needs.

• Education:
  
  Completion of a formal two‑year respiratory education program that meets requirements for certification (CRT) and registration (RRT).
• Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Arizona and CPR. ACLS, PALS, and NRP required within 12 months of employment.

• Experience in acute care and ICU preferred.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Abrazo Healthcare will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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