Respiratory Care Practitioner
Overview
Hello Humankindness
Arizona General Hospital Laveen is a 16 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Laveen, 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 announce that we are a tobacco-free campus.
Responsibilities
As a Respiratory Therapist at Arizona General Hospital 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).
? This position is 1 day and 1 night shift per week.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.
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
Apply Now
Hello Humankindness
Arizona General Hospital Laveen is a 16 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Laveen, 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 announce that we are a tobacco-free campus.
Responsibilities
As a Respiratory Therapist at Arizona General Hospital 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).
? This position is 1 day and 1 night shift per week.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.
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
Apply Now