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Respiratory Therapist
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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
- Job Summary and Responsibilities
- As a
- Respiratory Therapist
- , you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues.
- Performs a full range of basic respiratory care for all patient populations.
- Performs and documents a complete patient assessment, including (but not limited to) vital signs, breath sounds, cough, and respiratory pattern with each ventilator system check and with each treatment.
- Checks all equipment and respiratory modalities (including invasive and non-invasive), maintains alarms, and documents accurately and completely.
- Performs ABGs utilizing 2 patient identifiers, properly handles blood specimens, reports critical values, and maintains blood gas lab logs (where applicable).
- Accurately completes patient billing.
- Correctly charges, labels, scans, and discards medications.
- We are offering $10k relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
- Job Requirements
- Required
- High School Diploma/GED and Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program
- Must hold and maintain:
- AZ Board of Respiratory Care Examiners License;
- Certified Respiratory Therapist-CRT from National Board of Respiratory Care;
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support;
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers; and
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP within 90 days Preferred
- RG RRT Where You'll Work Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours?
- Two state-of-the-art acute care hospitals
- A robust network of primary and specialty care clinics
- Modern outpatient health and wellness services
- Acclaimed cardiac diagnostic centers
- Advanced outpatient medical imaging facilities Elevate your career without sacrificing your quality of life.
- Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness
- and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.
- Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
- Pay Range
- $30.