What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Respiratory Therapist Pool position at Valleywise Health System?
At Valleywise Health, our goal is to create a healthier, happier valley for all and we’re always searching for passionate people to join our team.
As a Respiratory Therapist in the Respiratory Therapy Department you will work with a diverse team of healthcare professionals dedicated to our mission “To provide exceptional care, without exception, every patient, every time.” Valleywise Health Medical Center is a Level One Trauma Center which opened in 2024.
If positively impacting your community while working in a state-of-the-art facility with a team dedicated to patient advocacy is your calling, APPLY NOW!
Under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Services Medical Director and Department Director and/or Manager, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies, and procedures. Must have a wide range of knowledge and skills to set up, operate, and administer all types of respiratory care procedures in diagnosing and treating respiratory disease and illness, and includes extensive competency in the use of advanced mechanical ventilation techniques.
Hourly Pay Rate: $39.00
Pool position
Night Shift
Qualifications
Education:
- Requires graduation from a two (2) year A.M.A. approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
Experience:
- Prefer six (6) months of recent work experience.
Certification/Licensure:
- Must be registered (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed (or temporary license) by the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners.
- Requires BLS and ACLS through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center upon hire.
- Requires PALS through an approved American Heart Association RQI program within the first 30 days.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
- Knowledge of additional languages is preferred.
- Must have basic computer knowledge.
- Must have the ability to plan, modify, and coordinate respiratory care and treatments.
- Must be able to administer therapeutic agents and treatments, observe patients, and determine the effects of treatments.
Salary : $28 - $39