Respiratory Therapist
Yuma, Arizona
Yuma Regional Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Yuma, Arizona
Shift: Days (6a - 6p)
Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Contract Length: Not specified

Job Overview

• Manage 5-6 ventilators and perform approximately 35 treatments in a 12-hour shift.
• Patient population includes adults, pediatrics, and neonates (only if NICU trained).
• Attend all deliveries and C-sections if NICU trained.
• Work areas include inpatient units and a freestanding emergency department (15-minute drive away), with possible floating between locations.
• Assist with intubations but independent intubation is not required.
• Intensivist available in-house 24/7.
• Charge Respiratory Therapist on each shift.
• May be the only RT in the freestanding emergency department but not alone in the main hospital.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Arizona.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.
• BLS.
• ACLS.
• PALS.

Equipment & Procedures

• Ventilators: Vent-Avea, Hamilton C1, Bipap-V60, EV300, HiFlow Aerovo 2, Zoll vents (backup).
• Intubation tools: Glidescope and Glidescope-GO.
• Responsibilities include drawing and analyzing ABGs, performing treatments, and adjusting ventilator settings.

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Weekend work every other weekend.
• Work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
• May be placed on low census call or standby.
• Floating to the freestanding emergency department may be required (15-minute drive).
• Dress code: Black scrubs.

Orientation

• One day each for Neonatal (NEO), Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and floor orientation.
• Additional orientation day for NICU if applicable.

Additional Notes

• Start dates are not flexible.
• Must comply with a 100-mile radius rule for travel.