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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$71,850 / year median in Arizona
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist Medcadre Inc
•4.4 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Contract $2,400
•$2,712 a week 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Qualifications RRT Teamwork NRP Certification PALS Certification Neonatal resuscitation procedures BLS Certification Basic life support State-specific respiratory therapist license Pediatrics RCP License Hospital experience
Full Job Description Position:
Pediatrics Respiratory Therapy Location:
Phoenix, AZ Job Type:
25 week contract ( Possible Extension )
Shift:
Days or Nights available Expected Hours
•12 hours a day, 36 hours a week(12x3) Pay rate : 65/hr
•75/hr
Company Overview:
At MedCadre, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission-accredited leader in healthcare staffing, we ensure trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities. Job Summary This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine and complex procedures, using a wide variety of techniques and equipment. Ensures care meets quality standards established by the hospital, department and regulatory agencies and maintains all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care to all ages of patients from neonate to adolescent. HAL01 Key Responsibilities Assess and monitor the respiratory status of pediatric patients. Provide respiratory treatments, including nebulizer and aerosol therapies. Administer oxygen using appropriate pediatric delivery devices. Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators. Manage patients receiving CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen therapy. Perform airway suctioning and assist with airway clearance. Provide tracheostomy care and maintain airway patency. Obtain and evaluate arterial blood gases and other respiratory data. Respond to pediatric respiratory emergencies and assist with resuscitation. Assist physicians with intubation and other airway-management procedures. Monitor ventilator settings and make appropriate adjustments according to orders/protocols.
Skills:
Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care Respiratory assessment and monitoring Oxygen therapy and oxygen delivery devices Mechanical ventilation and ventilator management Non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP) High-flow oxygen therapy Airway management and suctioning Aerosolized medication administration Nebulizer treatments Required Qualification AZ Respiratory License 2 Year of as a Respiratory therapist Experience
AHA BLS, PALS NRP
Must have Pediatric experience Application Process Please submit your resume to or Call (207) 569-6850. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for next steps.
Job Type:
Contract Pay:
$2,400.00
•$2,712.00 per week
Benefits:
Health insurance
Experience:
Pediatrics:
2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
PALS Certification (Required) RRT (Required) RRT license (Required)
Work Location:
In person