Respiratory Therapist
Abrazo Central Campus
Phoenix, AZ
5x8 hrs

Position Summary

Provides respiratory therapy to patients are ordered by physicians. Performs all types of Respiratory Care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, and Hemodynamics. 

• Performs all types of general floor therapies and procedures required in the specialty areas, i.e. ICU, PACU, etc. 
• Performs assessment and treatment of the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees.

Special Skills

• Must have understanding of the general principles of asepsis and infection control practices, including isolation. Knowledge of volume ventilators and understanding of patient hemodynamics. Excellent customer service skills. 
• Computer skills preferred. Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees. Able to actively take a leadership role to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Requirements 

• Education: 
  • Completion of formal two year respiratory education program which meets requirements for certification (CRT) OR registration (RRT)

Preferred Requirements 

• Certifications: 
  • Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Arizona and CPR. As required by facility: ACLS, PALS and NRP required within 12 months of employment.
  • Experience
    • Acute care and ICU experience preferred.

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