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Respiratory Therapist

Arizona General Hospital Mesa, Arizona
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The posted compensation range of $43.92 - $43.92 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-393773 Employment Type PRN Department Respiratory Therapy Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 0600-1830 Remote No Category Therapy
Overview

At Dignity Health’s Arizona General Hospital we deliver humankindness through a wide range of health social and support services in the heart of Phoenix Arizona. As part of our team you will provide clinical expertise support and oversight that helps ensure our patients receive exceptional care. Also you will have the opportunity to champion the change by joining in our mission of healing through humankindness.

ARIZONA GENERAL HOSPITAL


Responsibilities

Assesses, delivers, and documents respiratory care to include pulmonary hygiene and airway management and performs diagnostic exams as necessary. Manages all patients on ventilators and related life support equipment. Performs routine blood gas analysis. Assesses, plans, and evaluates the patient plan of care utilizing multiple respiratory modalities, respiratory therapy driven protocols, and advanced ventilation techniques.

  • 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).
  • Accurately completes patient billing.
  • Correctly charges, labels, scans and discards medications.
  • Communicates clearly and tactfully using SBAR communication.
  • Implements protocols when applicable and follows protocol guidelines. Utilizes appropriate patient interventions and documents all changes and patient data relevant to protocol utilization.
  • Prioritizes and completes therapy in a timely manner.
  • Successfully completes all required annual competencies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Assists with maintenance and cleaning of equipment and ordering/stocking supplies as needed.
  • Treats all patients, visitors, and staff with respect and dignity.

Qualifications

Minimum:

  • Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program required
  • AZ Board of Respiratory Care Examiners License
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist -CRT from National Board of Respiratory Care or Registered Respiratory Therapist -RRT
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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