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

Respiratory Therapy Travel Job - Phoenix, Arizona

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum contract length)
• Facility Type: Level 1 Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
• Unit: Adult ICU with some NICU preferred experience
• Shift:

  • 12-hour shifts
  • 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM or 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM
  • 3 shifts per week
  • Every other weekend or 4 weekend shifts per month
  • Holiday rotation required

Experience & Certification Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of strong ICU experience in Respiratory Therapy
• Licenses/Certifications:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via NBRC (required)
  • Arizona RT license (must have in hand)
  • BLS Certification (required)
  • NRP required if working with NICU patients
  • ACLS preferred
• Additional Skills:

  • Proficient with at least one ventilator: Servo I, Jets, Oscillators
  • Must be able to assist with bronchoscopies
  • Cerner EMR experience required
• Other Requirements:

  • Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital experience required
  • Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts) for certain units
  • No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
  • Must have own vehicle for travel teams
  • Cannot hold multiple contracts simultaneously within this system
  • Must have been off permanent staff in the system for 12 months before travel assignment

Job Responsibilities

• Manage 35-40 procedures (RVUs) per day
• Run all vents including bipap V60 and cpap
• Respond to Clinical Response Team calls as lead on duty every shift
• Responsible for all arterial blood gases (ABGs)
• Assigned to specific areas daily, no floating to outpatient areas
• Work collaboratively in a high-acuity environment requiring strong time management and communication skills
• Participate in unit orientation: 2 days on regular floor then skills validation

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is required for Emergency Department and Neuro ICU roles
• For Respiratory Therapy role, no explicit prior travel experience requirement stated

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with strong ICU backgrounds seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment in Phoenix, AZ.