Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Responsibilities

• Level 1 – Minimal Competencies  
  • Perform diagnostic testing and the administration of prescribed respiratory therapy. 
  • Perform SVN Therapy and MDI Therapy on intubated and non-intubated patients. 
  • Performs Incentive Spirometry and documentation per facilities guidelines. 
  • Perform chest physiotherapy -by manual or mechanical means. 
  • Performs sputum induction and appropriate documentation. 
  • Perform arterial puncture and arterial line draws 
  • Perform arterial blood gas and co-oximetry analysis per facility including critical value result notification. 
  • Perform bedside Pulmonary Function screening pre and post bronchodilator with review of study data, and document appropriately. 
  • Administer routinely prescribed inhaled medications and substitutions.  
  • Clarify pharmacy orders.  
  • Complete Med. Admin.  
  • Record- MAR sign off as appropriate per facility. 
  • Initiate and maintain Non-invasive Ventilation per physician order with appropriate documentation. 
  • Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation per physician orders with appropriate documentation. 
  • Initiate and maintain transport ventilators, with appropriate documentation 
  • Perform daily maintenance and quality assurance measures as appropriate per facility specifications 
  • Maintenance, stocking and cleaning of all appropriate respiratory care supplies and equipment and storage areas. 
  • Performs nasal / oral tracheal suction and uses, operates, and maintains closed suction systems. 
  • Understands medical gas systems and zone valve locations within the facility. 
  • Follows all infection control standards for patient care and equipment processing. 
  • Adheres to established bundle protocols VAP, Pressure ulcers, universal protocols, and other protocols as identified. 
  • Performs appropriate weaning parameters and VC, NIF, Vt f/Vt with appropriate documentation 
  • Familiar with code cart locations, code cart supplies and defibrillator use / operation. 
  • Understands Oxygen therapy and provides appropriate oxygen and continuous aerosol therapy per facility 
  • Responds to all emergency situations, Code arrests, Rapid Response calls and documents appropriately. 
  • Provides rescue breathing via bag/mask/valve or pocket mask. 
  • Understands appropriate medication labeling and storage of medication (locations). 
  • Assist with other assigned or daily department responsibilities. 
  • Understands the Incident command system (HEICS). 
  • Cleans, sets up and safety checks ventilators and BiPAP/CPAP units and other equipment as indicated. 
  • Performs all necessary department paperwork such as badger exception log, daily assignment log, work schedules, and therapist worksheets. 
• Level 2 – Advanced level competencies/Duties.  
  • Coordinates the departmental paperwork such as badger exception log.  
  • Performs Kronos reports, daily assignment log, work schedule, and therapist worksheets. 
  • May participate in performance assessment and improvement process. 
  • Maintain Blood Gas & Co-ox log boo and oversee completion of Blood Gas report, Co-oximetry and PFT Screening reports. 
  • Understands medical gas systems, zone valve locations, and performs back-feeding procedures for the facility when indicated. 
  • Trains and acts as a resource for respiratory department staff. 
  • Recognize problems and suggest strategies to correct situations that may compromise clinical services. 
  • Assists with bronchoscopies per facility guidelines with appropriate cleaning and documentation. 
  • May serve as Charge Therapist. 
  • Contribute to the enhancement of programs and services. 
  • Performs other airway management skills per competency validation process. 
  • Performs arterial line placement, evaluation and monitoring per competency validation process. 
  • Performs venous line or other peripherally inserted lines per competency validation process. 
  • Performs other airway management procedures as approved by the facility per competency validation process. 
  • Performs other procedures and or duties assigned within scope of practice and licensure requirements. 

Qualifications

Embark on a rewarding career with Carondelet Marana Micro-Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Carondelet Marana Micro-Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Conveniently located near the 1-10 and the Cortaro Farms Road exit, Carondelet Marana Hospital serves Marana and the surrounding communities in the northwest Tucson area. The eight inpatient-bed hospital offers 24- hour emergency care, hospitalist and emergency physician coverage. The hospital is a smaller scale “neighborhood hospital,” which is a modern approach to personalized, high-quality compassionate care. Join our team!