Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT
Job in
Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, 86004, USA
Listing for:
Northern Arizona Healthcare
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly
USD
80000.00
100000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Overview
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Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner treats patients with pulmonary disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), collapsed lungs, and pneumonia. The Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner meets with patients, diagnoses ailments, designs treatment plans and conducts tests to assess lung capacity and gas levels. The Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner will have at least one specialty credential such as Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS), Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT), or Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS).
Responsibilities
Patient Care
Performs ABG punctures according to NAH Policy.Provides proper concentration of pharmacological solutions and administers appropriately as prescribed by MD or licensed independent practitioner and monitors for effectiveness.Records patient vital signs including breath sounds, ventilator status, mental status, and response to treatment.Identifies patient and verifies orders before administration of any treatment or respiratory care to patient.Sets ventilator parameters according to established patient protocol and doctors’ orders.Performs/assists in the placing of E.T. tube properly, minimizing facial, oral, and tracheal trauma.Equipment Care
Assembles and disassembles, operates and maintains, troubleshoots, cleans, and performs minor repairs on equipment.Educates patients on therapy's and prescribed medications/therapy given prior to discharge while documenting patient understanding.Administrative
Completes all billing paperwork.Demonstrates timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, EMR entries, and patient responses.Compliance/Safety
Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost effective manner.If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.Qualifications
Education
Respiratory Care Practitioner
- Senior: Associates Degree from an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program - Required
Certification & Licensures
Respiratory Care Practitioner Senior:
Licensed by the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners - RequiredNational Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - RequiredOne specialty credential ACCS, RPFT, NPS, Certified Asthma, Pulmonary Disease Educator Certification, or AHA Certified Instructor - RequiredBLS, ACLS, PALS - RequiredNRP - Required within 90 days from date of hire and/or providing care in special care nurseryEmployee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Experience
Respiratory Care Practitioner Senior: 3 years of acute care experience - Required
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Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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