Registered Respiratory Therapist

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) functions independently or in collaboration with physicians or other health care providers. As clinicians, they are accountable for the coordination of all respiratory care services throughout the practice for the patient’s life cycles, including direct patient care, patient family education and transitions of care through teamwork and communication. In addition, they’ll be expected to work autonomously to quickly and accurately assess a patient's condition and communicate effectively to the care team concerning changes in the patient's condition, results of diagnostic studies, symptomatology, and response to treatment. 

• Successful completion of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) approved Respiratory Therapy program. 

Additional Qualifications:

• Previous hospital experience preferred. 
• Should be familiar with The Joint Commission standards and requirements. 
• Understanding of computers. 
• Good verbal and written communication skills required. 
• Should be familiar with risks associated with exposure to infectious patients, needle puncture hazards, and hazards related to compressed gases. 

License/Certifications:

• National Board for Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential is required upon hire or by the end of one year of employment and must be maintained throughout duration of employment. 
• Required to have Arizona Respiratory license prior to their first day of employment. 
• Respiratory Therapists are required to maintain Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support or the equivalent as determined by the site of hire.

Compensation Detail: Experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended; $32.43 - $48.66 per hour.