Northern Arizona Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist RRT, Cottonwood, Nights
Northern Arizona Healthcare, Cottonwood, Arizona, United States, 86366
Respiratory Therapist RRT, Cottonwood, Nights
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Northern Arizona Healthcare This position applies fundamental techniques of respiratory therapy to patients in a variety of health care settings. Able to perform basic respiratory care procedures on newborns, pediatrics and adults.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
Performs ABG punctures according to NAH Policy. Provides proper concentration of pharmacological solutions and administers appropriately as prescribed by MD or licensed independent practitioner and monitors for effectiveness. Records patient vital signs including breath sounds, ventilator status, mental status, and response to treatment. Identifies patient and verifies orders before administration of any treatment or respiratory care to patient. Sets ventilator parameters according to established patient protocol and doctors’ orders. Performs/assists in the placing of E.T. tube properly, minimizing facial, oral, and tracheal trauma.
Equipment Care
Assembles and disassembles, operates and maintains, troubleshoots, cleans, and performs minor repairs on equipment. Educates patients on therapy's and prescribed medications/therapy given prior to discharge while documenting patient understanding.
Administrative
Completes all billing paperwork. Demonstrates timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, EMR entries, and patient responses.
Compliance/Safety
Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner. Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost effective manner. If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates. Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility. Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree from an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program- Required
Certificates and
Licensure
Licensed by the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners- Required
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- Required
BLS, ACLS, PALS - Required
NRP- Required within 90 days from date of hire and/or providing care in special care nursery
Experience
New graduate of AMA approved respiratory school or Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Respiratory Therapist RRT, Cottonwood, Nights
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Northern Arizona Healthcare This position applies fundamental techniques of respiratory therapy to patients in a variety of health care settings. Able to perform basic respiratory care procedures on newborns, pediatrics and adults.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
Performs ABG punctures according to NAH Policy. Provides proper concentration of pharmacological solutions and administers appropriately as prescribed by MD or licensed independent practitioner and monitors for effectiveness. Records patient vital signs including breath sounds, ventilator status, mental status, and response to treatment. Identifies patient and verifies orders before administration of any treatment or respiratory care to patient. Sets ventilator parameters according to established patient protocol and doctors’ orders. Performs/assists in the placing of E.T. tube properly, minimizing facial, oral, and tracheal trauma.
Equipment Care
Assembles and disassembles, operates and maintains, troubleshoots, cleans, and performs minor repairs on equipment. Educates patients on therapy's and prescribed medications/therapy given prior to discharge while documenting patient understanding.
Administrative
Completes all billing paperwork. Demonstrates timely and accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, EMR entries, and patient responses.
Compliance/Safety
Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner. Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost effective manner. If required for position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates. Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility. Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications
Education
Associates Degree from an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program- Required
Certificates and
Licensure
Licensed by the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners- Required
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- Required
BLS, ACLS, PALS - Required
NRP- Required within 90 days from date of hire and/or providing care in special care nursery
Experience
New graduate of AMA approved respiratory school or Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Northern Arizona Healthcare by 2x Get notified about new Respiratory Therapist jobs in
Cottonwood, AZ . Prescott Valley, AZ $29.16-$42.28 3 weeks ago Prescott Valley, AZ $29.16-$42.28 3 weeks ago Respiratory Therapist RRT - Cottonwood - SIGN ON AVAILABLE
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - Flagstaff - SIGN ON AVAILABLE
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