ICU Respiratory Therapist
Phoenix, AZ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Respiratory Therapist Opportunity - Phoenix, Arizona

Facility Overview

• Located in Phoenix, AZ
• 607-bed tertiary care center with a focus on quality medical education and research
• Specialties include lung, liver, and kidney transplants
• Affiliated with the Barrow Neuro Institute (world’s #1 neuro institute)
• Teaching hospital with nursing students present
• Level 1 Trauma center

Position Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Contract length: 13 weeks minimum (no contracts shorter than 13 weeks accepted)
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts, either 6:00 AM–6:30 PM or 6:00 PM–6:30 AM, 3 days per week
• Weekend coverage: Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts per month, including holidays
• Assigned to specific areas daily; no floating to outpatient areas
• Lead RT on duty every shift
• Black scrubs required

Requirements

• Must have Arizona Respiratory Therapist (RT) license in hand
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required (via NBRC)
• Minimum 2 years of strong ICU experience required; NICU experience preferred
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Must be proficient with at least one ventilator type: Servo I, Jets, Oscillators
• Must be able to assist with bronchoscopies
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital experience required
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts)
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Must not hold concurrent contracts with other facilities
• Must have own vehicle (travel teams only)
• Clinical prescreen required; no second interview if recommended
• No 48-hour contracts allowed

Job Responsibilities

• Perform 35-40 procedures (RVUs) per day
• Run all ventilators including bipap V60 and cpap
• Responsible for all arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Respond to Clinical Response Team calls alongside the lead RT
• Pharmacy coverage available 24/7
• Participate in unit orientation: 2 days on regular floor followed by skills validation

Additional Notes

• Weekly orientations held on Mondays (except holiday weeks)
• Onboarding paperwork must be completed by 1 PM CST Wednesday before start date; incomplete files will delay start
• Parking assigned with shuttle service to facility; night shift parking in garage
• Facility will not consider candidates who have been permanent staff at the hospital system within the last 12 months for travel assignments