Registered Respiratory Therapist
Glendale, AZ
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x8 hrs

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT)

Location: Glendale, Arizona
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a temporary assignment in Glendale, AZ. The facility is a Level I Adult Trauma Center with a recently expanded acute-care campus offering state-of-the-art surgical suites, a heart and vascular center, and all-private patient rooms.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 24 months (2 years) of current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) experience required
• Prior travel experience required
• PICU/NICU experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner License required
• Active National Board for Respiratory Care Certification required
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification required
• Flu vaccination required (declinations accepted with proper documentation)

Other Requirements

• Candidates with an Arizona driver's license will not be considered
• Verification of license must show no hits or issues at time of submission
• Background checks must meet specific compliance requirements
• Learning modules must be completed prior to assignment start
• Resume must include all facilities worked, facility size, beds, trauma level, and units
• Skills checklist specific to Registered Respiratory Therapist discipline must be provided
• Return to Office (RTO) requests must be less than 7 days and cannot occur during the first week or holidays of the assignment

Additional Information

• Start date should be on or very soon after the order start date
• All shifts, departments, and locations the candidate is willing to work must be clearly indicated
• The facility is a Level I Adult Trauma Center capable of handling severe trauma cases including car crashes, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, and traumatic brain injuries

Summary

This is a temporary Respiratory Therapist position requiring at least 2 years of RRT experience and prior travel experience. The role demands strict adherence to licensing, certification, and compliance standards, with a focus on trauma and critical care in a high-acuity hospital setting.