Respiratory Therapist I​/II

Respiratory Therapist I / II

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In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or respiratory therapist is an individual trained in the technical aspects of respiratory care and will exhibit those skills and deliver modalities of respiratory therapy, emergent and intensive respiratory care, and diagnostic procedures. Work hours are 24‑hour coverage with rotational shift that includes day, night, weekend, holiday shifts plus occasional overtime and on‑call.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or respiratory therapist is an individual trained in the technical aspects of respiratory care and will exhibit those skills and deliver modalities of respiratory therapy, emergent and intensive respiratory care, and diagnostic procedures. Work hours are 24‑hour coverage with rotational shift that includes day, night, weekend, holiday shifts plus occasional overtime and on‑call.

Education:

Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Care from a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Credentials:
Must have and maintain a current valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license from any state of the United States of America, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; must have and maintain a current valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).

Certification:
Must maintain a current valid certification of the following throughout employment: BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA);
Advance Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) (if none, must obtain within 90 days from date of hire);
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) (if none, must obtain within 180 days from date of hire);
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) (if none, must obtain within 180 days from date of hire). Must obtain Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure within 1 year from date of hire.

Experience:

Must have official copies of clinical rotation experience from the attended Respiratory Care program.

Other

Skills and Abilities:

• A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
• All employment references must address and indicate success in each of the following areas: positive working relationships with others; possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints; reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences; using scientific rules and methods to solve problems; ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions;
  
  ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted; successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks; successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating the applicant is qualified; submission of all required employment‑related documents, application,…