Respiratory Care Practioner II ! Respiratory Therapy Phoenix Quic

Position Summary

This role facilitates and administers respiratory care, performing routine and complex procedures with a wide variety of techniques and equipment. The position ensures care meets quality standards established by the hospital, department, and regulatory agencies, and participates in quality improvement initiatives.

• Safely perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards, procedural guidelines, and policies.
• Interact with patients, families, and the health care team, explaining care modalities in an understandable manner based on individual diversity and learning styles.
• Accurately interpret and communicate patient data, providing thorough clinical status reports to applicable members of the health care team.
• Assess patient clinical status, evaluate progress toward goals, and recommend courses of action.
• Analyze critical situations and apply appropriate judgment and critical thinking for problem resolution.
• Continuously improve knowledge and skills through appropriate learning experiences and opportunities.
• Work effectively in a team‑based environment, especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities.
• Manage multiple priorities and apply effective time management skills, ensuring timely and accurate patient care and documentation.

• Accredited Respiratory Therapist Program – required
• Post‑graduation hospital experience – preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential – required
• Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license – required
• American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership – preferred
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification – preferred

Mission – Advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.

Vision – Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values – We place children and families at the center of all we do;
We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way;
We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact;
We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future;
We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable.