Banner Health
Registered Respiratory Therapist Advanced Practitioner NICU
Banner Health, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Registered Respiratory Therapist Advanced Practitioner NICU
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Advanced Practitioner NICU
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Banner Health .
Location Phoenix, Arizona
Department Respiratory Therapy - Hospital
Shift Night (6:00 PM–6:30 AM, 3 12‑hour shifts per week)
Job Category Clinical Care
About Banner Health Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 317‑bed, 24‑bed ICU and level 4 trauma center.
Position Summary This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary plus cardiology diagnostic testing, and advanced clinical monitoring techniques to patients. The practitioner may provide assistance to physicians and other healthcare professionals in complex procedures, offer leadership during shifts, and coordinate services.
Core Functions
Performs all basic modalities and advanced practice respiratory therapy, pulmonary plus cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Performs multiple access procedures, arterial and venous. May assist in FDPAC and IAPB insertion and associated invasive cardiac outputs/profile and non‑invasive cardiac outputs as prescribed.
Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physician and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort, and to expedite the weaning process.
Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in durable medical equipment and circuitry used in delivery of care.
Performs patient assessment and evaluates patient response to care, making recommendations to physicians/licensed independent practitioners regarding the plan of care, and appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as conditions change. Documents care and all interventions accurately.
Acts as a resource to therapists and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient status, equipment and operational issues, participating in interdisciplinary rounding and making therapy recommendations.
Participates in ongoing monitoring of quality, appropriateness and effectiveness of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and the development of policy/procedures. Assists with training, orientation and continuing development of students, orientees and staff, and with in‑service education, training programs and equipment evaluation recommendations.
May be assigned shift supervision responsibilities; may have operational responsibilities for supporting and facilitating business growth and process improvements; may coordinate oversight of quality and safety standards, assist in budget development, and provide operational resource management of staff, supplies and equipment to ensure optimal productivity.
Independently provides respiratory care, diagnostic testing and advanced clinical monitoring techniques to patients with respiratory and/or cardiac disorders in a diverse patient population. Serves as a resource person and may provide leadership during assigned shifts. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies, and regulatory agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate or technical degree.
Proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires after October 1, 2015 (and incumbents must hold RRT by October 1, 2017).
Current license in the state of practice as required by state law.
Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required as pertinent.
If working in an home‑care setting, must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
In‑depth knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment typically obtained through 3 years of clinical experience.
Must possess highly effective human‑relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.
Banner Registry and travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute‑care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute‑care setting within the past 12 months as an RRT Advanced Practitioner in the specialty area.
Preferred Qualifications
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification preferred for NICU and PICU specialists.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist Advanced Practitioner NICU
role at
Banner Health .
Location Phoenix, Arizona
Department Respiratory Therapy - Hospital
Shift Night (6:00 PM–6:30 AM, 3 12‑hour shifts per week)
Job Category Clinical Care
About Banner Health Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 317‑bed, 24‑bed ICU and level 4 trauma center.
Position Summary This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary plus cardiology diagnostic testing, and advanced clinical monitoring techniques to patients. The practitioner may provide assistance to physicians and other healthcare professionals in complex procedures, offer leadership during shifts, and coordinate services.
Core Functions
Performs all basic modalities and advanced practice respiratory therapy, pulmonary plus cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Performs multiple access procedures, arterial and venous. May assist in FDPAC and IAPB insertion and associated invasive cardiac outputs/profile and non‑invasive cardiac outputs as prescribed.
Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physician and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort, and to expedite the weaning process.
Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in durable medical equipment and circuitry used in delivery of care.
Performs patient assessment and evaluates patient response to care, making recommendations to physicians/licensed independent practitioners regarding the plan of care, and appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as conditions change. Documents care and all interventions accurately.
Acts as a resource to therapists and other healthcare practitioners regarding patient status, equipment and operational issues, participating in interdisciplinary rounding and making therapy recommendations.
Participates in ongoing monitoring of quality, appropriateness and effectiveness of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and the development of policy/procedures. Assists with training, orientation and continuing development of students, orientees and staff, and with in‑service education, training programs and equipment evaluation recommendations.
May be assigned shift supervision responsibilities; may have operational responsibilities for supporting and facilitating business growth and process improvements; may coordinate oversight of quality and safety standards, assist in budget development, and provide operational resource management of staff, supplies and equipment to ensure optimal productivity.
Independently provides respiratory care, diagnostic testing and advanced clinical monitoring techniques to patients with respiratory and/or cardiac disorders in a diverse patient population. Serves as a resource person and may provide leadership during assigned shifts. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies, and regulatory agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate or technical degree.
Proof of passing the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires after October 1, 2015 (and incumbents must hold RRT by October 1, 2017).
Current license in the state of practice as required by state law.
Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and/or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required as pertinent.
If working in an home‑care setting, must possess a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
In‑depth knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment typically obtained through 3 years of clinical experience.
Must possess highly effective human‑relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.
Banner Registry and travel positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute‑care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute‑care setting within the past 12 months as an RRT Advanced Practitioner in the specialty area.
Preferred Qualifications
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) certification preferred for NICU and PICU specialists.
EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.
Privacy Policy Privacy Policy
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