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This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine and complex procedures, using a variety of techniques and equipment. The role ensures that care meets quality standards established by regulatory agencies and maintains skills and knowledge to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care for patients from neonate to adolescent. The position also involves participation in quality improvement initiatives.
Shifts Dayshift: 0600-1830 Nightshift: 1830-0630 Education Requirements Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program. Experience Requirements Two (2) years of experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist is required. Minimum of two (2) years of pediatric critical care experience required.
Experience in Critical Care and Emergency/Trauma is strongly preferred. Level III or Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience is strongly preferred. Certification/License/Registry Requirements Current, Active, Permanent State of Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the NBRC. Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association. Current PALS certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced NRP certification. Additional Requirements Candidates must be willing and able to float to different units as needed to support patient care and departmental operations.
About the role
This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine and complex procedures, using a variety of techniques and equipment. The role ensures that care meets quality standards established by regulatory agencies and maintains skills and knowledge to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care for patients from neonate to adolescent.