Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist
CommonSpirit Health
Phoenix, AZ
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St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Phoenix, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
For the health of our community ... we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.
*Responsibilities*
As a Respiratory Therapist at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center you’ll join an established team of RTs who share your passion for caring for patients experiencing breathing issues. Our Respiratory Therapists are highly trained when it comes to delivering specialized cardiopulmonary care including breathing techniques ventilator management nebulizer treatment oxygen therapies external ventilation support and some pulmonary function assessments.
Your success in this role comes from a blend of your keen assessment skills and a sense of urgency. You have the ability to remain calm and focused in emergent situations. Your critical thinking skills enhance your care plans as you know what to do as well as the expected outcomes.
If you’re a passionate RRT ready to join an organization centered in humankindness apply with Dignity Health today!
- Performs full range of basic respiratory care for all patient populations
- Performs and documents a complete patient assessment including (but not limited to) vital signs breath sounds cough and respiratory pattern with each ventilator system check and with each treatment.
- Checks all equipment and respiratory modalities (including invasive and non-invasive) maintains alarms and documents accurately and completely.
- Performs ABGs utilizing 2 patient identifiers properly handles blood specimens reports critical values and maintains blood gas lab logs (where applicable).
- Correctly charges labels scans and discards medications (including patient owned medications).
*Qualifications*
Minimum
High School Diploma/GED
Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program required
AZ Respiratory Therapist License
National Certified Respiratory Therapist OR National Registered Respiratory Therapist
American Heart Association-issued BLS certificate
Preferred
National Registered Respiratory Therapist credential
American Heart Association-issued ACLS certificate
NRP or PALS certificate
*Pay Range*
$29.16 - $42.28 /hour
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Seniority level
Not Applicable -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Health Care Provider -
Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices
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