Respiratory Therapist

This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine and complex procedures, using a wide variety of techniques and equipment. Ensures care meets quality standards established by the hospital, department and regulatory agencies and maintains all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care to all ages of patients from neonate to adolescent. This position also participates in executing quality improvement initiatives.

Education

• Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program. (Required)

• Post graduation experience in a hospital environment. (Preferred)

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. (Required)
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). (Required)
• Able to obtain Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license by date of hire.
  (Required)
• American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership. (Preferred)
• Current PALS certification. (Preferred)