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Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSun City, AZ, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate or technical degree is required.
  • Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist is required for new hires to this position; incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by October 1, 2017.
  • A current license in the state practiced is required as required by state law. In Nevada, incumbents must have Blood Gas Technologist certification.
  • Banner Registry positions require at least one year of experience in an acute care hospital setting, including work in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
  • Basic Life Support is required.
  • In a Home Care setting, a valid driver's license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy are required.
  • Knowledge of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment typically obtained through one year of clinical experience is required.
  • Highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare personnel are required.
  • Employees working for Banner Home Care Arizona must have an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians or licensed independent practitioners and in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Apply and manage mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition and patient comfort and expedite weaning.
  • Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and adjust durable medical equipment and circuitry used to deliver respiratory care as prescribed and in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Perform prescribed pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Assess patients and evaluate their response to care; recommend changes to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate respiratory therapy, and therapy modifications as clinical conditions change; and accurately and completely document therapy provided.
  • Communicate and collaborate with resource staff to formulate care plans, recommend therapy changes, and identify and resolve problems.
  • May supervise department staff.
  • Provide respiratory care and pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing independently to patients in a variety of healthcare settings, and may be assigned to areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

About the Company

Banner Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Banner Health is a nonprofit health care system operating a large network of hospitals, clinics and home- and long-term-care services across six Western states. It runs 33 acute-care hospitals, Banner Health Network, university medicine programs and a mix of urgent care, family clinics, home care, hospice, pharmacies and a nursing registry to provide coordinated care. Its network links hospitals, physician groups and care sites to guide patients through primary, specialty, inpatient and end-of-life services, aiming to simplify transitions between care settings. Its goal is to improve community health by delivering broad, accessible, coordinated care and reinvesting profits into health services and community programs.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
1999

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