Lead - Respiratory Therapist

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead for a job in Phoenix, Arizona.

• Specialty:
  Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

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.

• 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.

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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Tenet AZ Job  #. Posted job title:
Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT)