Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
- Location
- Onsite (Phoenix, AZ)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
Abrazo Central Hospital, a 221-bed acute care and teaching hospital in Phoenix, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across various specialty areas including ICU and PACU. The role involves performing diagnostic testing, hemodynamics, and patient assessments while precepting staff and students.
Skills
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Health savings accounts
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
Perks
- Career development
- Continuing education
Full job details
Position Summary
Provides respiratory therapy to patients are ordered by physicians. Performs all types of Respiratory Care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, and Hemodynamics.
Responsibilities
- Performs all types of general floor therapies and procedures required in the specialty areas, i.e. ICU, PACU, etc.
- Performs assessment and treatment of the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees.
Qualifications
Special Skills
- Must have understanding of the general principles of asepsis and infection control practices, including isolation. Knowledge of volume ventilators and understanding of patient hemodynamics. Excellent customer service skills.
- Computer skills preferred. Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees. Able to actively take a leadership role to meet the needs of the department.
Minimum Requirements
- Education:
- Completion of formal two year respiratory education program which meets requirements for certification (CRT) OR registration (RRT)
Preferred Requirements
- Certifications:
- Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Arizona and CPR. As required by facility: ACLS, PALS and NRP required within 12 months of employment.
- Experience
- Acute care and ICU experience preferred.
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Abrazo Central Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Abrazo Central 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
Abrazo Central Campus has provided hospital care in Central Phoenix since 1963. As a 221- bed acute care and teaching hospital, we offer a complete range of healthcare services including emergency care, family medicine, cardiology and more. Join our team!