Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist Opportunity - Phoenix, Arizona

Position Overview

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Facility: Large teaching hospital with 607 beds, Level 1 Trauma center
• Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM or 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM), 3 days per week
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts per month; holiday rotation required
• Orientation: 2 days on regular floor with skills validation
• Unit Assignment: Assigned to specific areas daily; no floating to outpatient areas
• Dress Code: Black scrubs

Requirements

• Licensure & Certification:

  • Must have Arizona Respiratory Therapist (RT) license in hand
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required (via NBRC)
  • BLS required
  • Preferred: ACLS
  • For NICU experience: NRP required
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of strong ICU experience required
  • Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital experience required
  • Previous travel experience required for ED and Neuro ICU
• Clinical Skills:

  • Must be proficient with at least one ventilator: Servo I, Jets, Oscillators
  • Must be able to assist with bronchoscopies
  • Responsible for all ABGs
  • Run all vents, BiPAP V60, and CPAP
• EMR Experience:

  • Cerner EMR experience required (especially for ED)
• Additional:

  • 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 assignments
  • Must have own vehicle for travel teams
  • Parking provided with shuttle to facility (garage parking for night shift)
  • Team player with strong time management and communication skills
  • Respond to Clinical Response Team calls as lead on duty every shift

Facility Highlights

• Nationally recognized tertiary care center with lung, liver, and kidney transplant specialties
• Affiliated with the Barrow Neuro Institute, a top-ranked neuro institute
• Teaching hospital environment with nursing students present

Important Notes

• No contracts shorter than 13 weeks accepted
• Onboarding paperwork must be completed by 1 PM CST Wednesday before start date; incomplete files will delay start
• Candidates must have been off permanent staff at this hospital system for 12 months to be eligible for travel assignments
• Clinical prescreen required; if recommended, direct approval to manager without second interview
• No 48-hour contracts available