AZ - Respiratory Therapist
Job Description :
8 positions available - Shift will be decided in the interview.
COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not required. Flu vaccination will be required October through April.
Flu exemption applications must be received and approved by Phoenix Children's prior to starting.
Anyone not vaccinated for either Flu or COVID-19 will be required to sign a Declination & Masking Protocol agreements and must mask during the respiratory virus season.
Please do not submit immunization records or driver licenses with your submissions.
This assignment will float to the new Phoenix Children's Emergency Department-Avondale, 1665 North Avondale Boulevard, Avondale, AZ and the Main Campus 1919 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix AZ.
Job Summary :
This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine and complex procedures, using a wide variety of techniques and equipment.
Ensures care meets quality standards established by the hospital, department and regulatory agencies and maintains all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care to all ages of patients from neonate to adolescent.
This position also participates in executing quality improvement initiatives.
Education Requirements :
Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.
Experience Requirements :
Minimum of one (1) year Level 3 NICU and / or PICU
Certification / License / Registry Requirements :
Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the NBRC
Current State of Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership preferred.
NRP preferred.
Current PALS certification from the American Heart Association preferred.
Position Urgency : Normal
Normal
Shifts :
Days or Nights with every other weekend required. Shift decided during interview.
State License Details :
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience :
Minimum Guaranteed Hours :
Specialty Type : Cardiopulmonary
Cardiopulmonary
Sub Specialty : Respiratory Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
General Certifications :
BLS / BCLS
Bilingual : EMR Used :
EMR Used : No Listing
No Listing
Holiday Coverage Required :