Registered Respiratory Therapist

Benson Hospital is adding a Full Time, Night Shift, Registered Respiratory Therapist to our staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision the Respiratory Therapist will perform all respiratory care related duties. Sets up and administers all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures and protocols to patients of all ages in all areas of the hospital, particularly in the Emergency Department as ordered by a physician. Responsible for the application and operation of acute care ventilators used for continuous short-term mechanical ventilation of adults, pediatrics, and neonates. Therapists are expected to be self-directed in the absence of the full-time department lead, maintain all department records, hospital records, and enter accurate information into the hospital Electronic Health Records (EHR) for the therapy as given.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

-Demonstrate knowledge of direct patient care related to respiratory therapy, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and protocols.

-Respiratory and therapeutic clinical evaluation of the patient.

-Oxygen Therapy: tank, mask, cannula, high flow, etc.

-Coughing and deep breathing instruction and exercises and related maneuvers including Incentive Spirometry.

-Aerosol Therapy via nebulizer, MDI, DPI.

-Bedside and outpatient Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT).

-Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) and Sputum Induction.

-Non-invasive Ventilation Therapy: CPAP and BiPAP.

-Continuous mechanical ventilation of acute and critically ill patient in Emergency Room.

-Airway maintenance, oral, nasal, and tracheal suctioning.

-Arterial puncture for the purpose of blood gas analysis, and daily maintenance of the ABL90 Flex Plus blood gas machine.

-Non-invasive monitoring including overnight pulse oximetry.

-Provide excellent customer service while assisting patients, Respiratory Department and Hospital staff.

-Conduct daily department operations efficiently and correctly in accordance with policies and procedures.

-Monitor equipment operation and report any malfunctions to the supervisor.

-Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable work environment.

-Directly supervise respiratory therapy students. Provide instruction/orientation to students and new employees.

-Comply with all requirements of HIPAA.

-Comply with all Infection Control policies.

-All other procedures as described in the policies and procedures.

-Perform concise and accurate documentation of patient care on the hospital EHR.

-Active participant of the Respiratory Therapy Department Team.

-Displays flexibility in scheduling to meet staffing needs of the hospital.

-Ability to exercise good judgment, make sound decisions.

-Professional, alert, calm, courteous in stressful situations.

-Additional duties as requested within the scope of the Respiratory Department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Graduate of a Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved program of Respiratory Care (Associate’s Degree).

2. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), Bachelor’s degree preferred.

4. Must have current license to practice in the State of Arizona.

5. Six months of post-graduate experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply with references from their respected schools or other working Respiratory Therapists.

6. Must be currently certified in ACLS and PALS. NRP certification required within six months after hire.

7. Must have good communication, computer, and organizational skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Respiratory therapy: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $74,128 - $94,241