Respiratory Therapist - $23-29 per hour

Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a job in Phoenix, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements 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. LI-CB4 Tenet AZ Job ID 2503032589. Posted job title: Respiratory Therapist (RT)