Registered Respiratory Therapist
Yuma, Arizona
Yuma Regional Medical Center

Respiratory Therapist - Arizona, Yuma

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Shift: Nights (7p-7a)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: Not specified
• Start Date: Not flexible
• Location: Inpatient and Foothills Emergency Department (freestanding, 15-minute drive)
• Patient Types: Adults, pediatrics, neonates (only if NICU trained; will attend all deliveries and C-sections)
• Typical Workload: 5-6 ventilator treatments per day; approximately 35 treatments in 12 hours

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license in Arizona (NO Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) if NICU experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
• First-time travelers with 2 years experience are acceptable
• Prior travel experience is not required

Job Responsibilities

• Perform arterial blood gases (ABGs) draws and analysis
• Administer respiratory treatments and manage ventilator settings
• Assist with intubations (independent intubation not required)
• Float to Foothills Emergency Department as needed

Work Environment & Support

• Intensivist available in-house 24/7
• Charge RRT present on each shift
• Not the sole RT in the main hospital; may be the only RT in Foothills ED
• Equipment used includes Vent-Avea, Hamilton C1, Bipap-V60, EV300, HiFlow Aerovo 2, Zoll vents (backup), Glidescope and Glidescope-GO for intubation

Scheduling & Orientation

• Shifts: 6a/6p scheduling, no guaranteed block schedule but accommodations possible
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• May be placed on low census call or standby
• Orientation includes one day each in Neonatal, Emergency Department, ICU, and floor; additional NICU day if applicable

Additional Information

• Dress code: Black scrubs
• Must comply with a 100-mile radius rule for travel

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification