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Dignity Health

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Dignity Health, Chandler, Arizona, United States, 85249

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Respiratory Care Practitioner

– Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center, Chandler, AZ. Job Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist at Chandler Regional Medical Center, you will join an established team of RTs dedicated to caring for patients with breathing issues. You will provide specialized cardiopulmonary care including ventilator management, nebulizer treatment, oxygen therapies, external ventilation support, and pulmonary function assessments. Responsibilities

Performs full range of basic respiratory care for all patient populations. Performs and documents a complete patient assessment, including vital signs, breath sounds, cough, and respiratory pattern with each ventilator system check. Checks all equipment and respiratory modalities (both invasive and non‑invasive), maintains alarms, and documents accurately. Performs ABGs utilizing two patient identifiers, properly handles specimens, reports critical values, and maintains blood gas lab logs. Correctly charges, labels, scans, and discards medications (including patient‑owned medications). Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED. Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program. AZ Respiratory Therapist License. National Certified Respiratory Therapist (NCRT) or National Registered Respiratory Therapist (NRRT). American Heart Association‑issued BLS certificate. One year of Level One Trauma ICU experience. Preferred Qualifications

National Registered Respiratory Therapist credential. American Heart Association‑issued ACLS certificate. NRP or PALS certificate. Benefits

Health/dental/vision coverage, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more. Pay Range

$30.91 – $45.98 per hour. Location

The Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 429‑bed, not‑for‑profit hospital located in the Phoenix, AZ suburb of Chandler, offering a Level I Trauma Center and multiple specialty services. Seniority Level

Entry level Employment Type

Contract Job Function

Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.

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