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Registered Respiratory Therapist I | CARDIOPULMONARY | Nights
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Career area Respiratory Position Type Full Time Date Posted 06/19/2026 Location Yuma, AZ 85364, United States Job ID 13202
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Yuma, AZ, 85364
Work Status Details: REGULAR FULL TIME | 72.00 Hours Every Two Weeks Shift: Nights Pay Rate Type: Hourly Location: Yuma Medical Center Listed is the base hiring salary range offered for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to skills and experience. The salary range listed is just one component of the total rewards/compensation package offered to candidates. Min = $33.74 Mid = $42.17 Max = $50.61 Summary: The Registered Respiratory Therapist I assumes clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. The RRT I performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic modalities to determine the effect of treatment on the disease process. The Therapist exercises considerable independent judgment in the development of care plans in assessing and treating patients. Responsibilities: Assesses and provides recommendations in the development of a plan of care for patients in the provision of respiratory care. Implements the care of the patients upon physician order or defined protocols following defined time standards, and modifies the plan of care based on patient condition and response. Initiates and monitors respiratory medication administration, therapeutic and diagnostic procedures per standards. Documents accurately all required information in the patient’s medical record and enters all information for billing and productivity requirements. Performs arterial and capillary blood gases per standards insuring all documentation is entered. Maintains knowledge in performance, interpretation of data and appropriate intervention in the care of the patient with blood gases. Performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of the blood gas machines, and in compliance with CAP/CLIA regulations. Develops professional skills and knowledge and promotes continuous improvement of workplace practices. Other duties as assigned. Requirements:
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)
- REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)
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