Respiratory Care Practitioner

POSITION SUMMARY

The Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for providing respiratory care services to patients of all ages, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. This position involves assessing patients, administering respiratory treatments, managing oxygen delivery systems, monitoring mechanical ventilation, and performing diagnostic procedures in accordance with physician orders and established departmental protocols. The Respiratory Care Practitioner works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care. Performs other duties as assigned by departmental leadership or the Director, including responsibilities not specifically outlined in this job description.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy. Requires a current Arizona State Respiratory Therapist License and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Requires knowledge of respiratory therapy treatments, oxygen delivery systems, mechanical ventilation, and airway management. Must demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively operate respiratory care equipment, assess patient conditions, recognize changes, and communicate findings appropriately.

Requires basic computer knowledge and the ability to maintain accurate patient documentation. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required, along with the ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including applicable vision, hearing, movement, and repetitive motion requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of respiratory therapy experience preferred; however, new graduates with current Arizona licensure are encouraged to apply.

Previous experience providing respiratory care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations is preferred. Experience operating arterial blood gas (ABG) analyzers, mechanical ventilators, intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) equipment, EKG equipment, Holter monitors, Vapotherm, and airway clearance devices is preferred.

Additional language proficiency and previous experience in a hospital or acute care setting are preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.