Banner Health
Primary City/State:
Sun City West, Arizona
Department Name:
Respiratory Therapeutics Hospital
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Up to $5,000 Hire-on Incentive Available for Part Time
Banner Health is recognized as a leader in health care innovation, winning Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies list for 2024 and being named a Most Trustworthy Company by Newsweek. Del Webb Hospital is a rapidly growing facility in Sun City West that offers a high‑quality respiratory therapy team in a supportive, collaborative environment.
We are currently looking for a Part‑Time Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our day‑shift team at Del Webb Medical Center. The position requires 20 hours per week and weekend rotations. Weekend shift differential of $3 per hour is available.
Position Summary This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.
Core Functions
Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians 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 the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care.
Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
May supervise department staff.
Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings; may be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate or technical degree.
Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires after October 1, 2015; incumbents as of that date must possess RRT by October 1, 2017.
Current license in state practiced as required by state law.
For Nevada state, a Blood Gas Technologist certification is required.
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 a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
BLS required.
Valid driver's license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy (if in home‑care setting).
Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
Highly effective human‑relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare personnel.
Employees working under Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain it for the duration of their employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional related education and/or experience.
EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.
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Sun City West, Arizona
Department Name:
Respiratory Therapeutics Hospital
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Up to $5,000 Hire-on Incentive Available for Part Time
Banner Health is recognized as a leader in health care innovation, winning Fortune's America's Most Innovative Companies list for 2024 and being named a Most Trustworthy Company by Newsweek. Del Webb Hospital is a rapidly growing facility in Sun City West that offers a high‑quality respiratory therapy team in a supportive, collaborative environment.
We are currently looking for a Part‑Time Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our day‑shift team at Del Webb Medical Center. The position requires 20 hours per week and weekend rotations. Weekend shift differential of $3 per hour is available.
Position Summary This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.
Core Functions
Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians 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 the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care.
Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
May supervise department staff.
Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings; may be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate or technical degree.
Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires after October 1, 2015; incumbents as of that date must possess RRT by October 1, 2017.
Current license in state practiced as required by state law.
For Nevada state, a Blood Gas Technologist certification is required.
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 a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
BLS required.
Valid driver's license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy (if in home‑care setting).
Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications, and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
Highly effective human‑relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff, and other healthcare personnel.
Employees working under Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain it for the duration of their employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional related education and/or experience.
EEO Statement EEO/Disabled/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.
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