Hiring Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and, when appropriately trained, neonatal patients in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The Respiratory Therapist will provide assessment, treatment, monitoring, and management of patients with respiratory conditions. This position requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to respond to emergent respiratory situations.

Candidates with at least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience are encouraged to apply. First-time travelers may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult and pediatric patients.
  

• Provide neonatal respiratory care for therapists with appropriate NICU training.
  

• Attend deliveries and C-sections when providing NICU coverage.
  

• Perform approximately 35 respiratory treatments during a typical 12-hour shift.
  

• Manage approximately 5–6 ventilated patients per day, depending on census and patient acuity.
  

• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis.
  

• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies according to patient needs and established protocols.
  

• Assess patients and monitor respiratory status and response to treatment.
  

• Manage and adjust ventilator settings as appropriate and within scope of practice.
  

• Provide care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation.
  

• Assist physicians and other clinical staff during intubation procedures.
  

• Travelers are not required to independently intubate, but must be competent and willing to assist with intubation.
  

• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and changes in patient condition.
  

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
  

• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, intensivists, and other members of the healthcare team.
  

• Follow established infection-control, safety, and patient-care standards.
  

• Maintain respiratory equipment and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
  

• Participate in patient education and provide appropriate instruction regarding respiratory therapies.
  

• Demonstrate flexibility when assigned to different clinical areas based on operational needs.
  

Patient Population

Respiratory Therapists may provide care to:

• Adult patients
  

• Pediatric patients
  

• Neonatal patients, provided the therapist has appropriate NICU training
  

• Critically ill and mechanically ventilated patients
  

• Emergency department patients
  

• Inpatient patients requiring respiratory therapy services
  

An intensivist is available in-house 24/7 to support critical care needs.

Clinical Environment

The primary assignment includes inpatient respiratory care, with the potential to float to a freestanding emergency department located approximately 15 minutes away.

When assigned to the freestanding emergency department, the Respiratory Therapist may be the only RT on-site and must be comfortable working independently while having appropriate physician and clinical support available.

A Charge RRT is available on each shift for the primary hospital setting.

Equipment

Respiratory Therapists may work with a variety of respiratory care equipment, including:

• Vent-Avea ventilators
  

• Hamilton C1 ventilators
  

• EV300 ventilators
  

• V60 BiPAP systems
  

• High-flow oxygen systems
  

• AeroVo 2
  

• Zoll ventilators for backup
  

• GlideScope
  

• GlideScope-Go
  

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
  

• Current Arizona RRT license required.
  

• CRT-only candidates will not be considered.
  

• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
  

• Ability to work with adult and pediatric populations.
  

• NICU experience/training required for candidates providing neonatal respiratory care.
  

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  

• Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
  

• Ability to work independently when assigned to a freestanding emergency department.
  

Required Certifications

• BLS
  

• ACLS
  

• PALS
  

• NRP required for therapists with NICU responsibilities
  

Schedule & Staffing

• 12-hour night shifts.
  

• Typical schedule: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM.
  

• Every other weekend.
  

• Travelers are expected to work 2 of the 3 major holidays.
  

• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed, although scheduling preferences will be accommodated when operationally possible.
  

• Staff may be placed on low-census/standby status when patient volume requires staffing adjustments.
  

• Floating to the freestanding emergency department approximately 15 minutes away may be required.
  

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a confident and adaptable RRT who:

• Provides compassionate, patient-centered respiratory care.
  

• Is comfortable caring for patients with varying levels of acuity.
  

• Has strong ventilator management skills.
  

• Can perform and interpret ABGs.
  

• Is comfortable assisting with emergency airway procedures.
  

• Works effectively with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
  

• Can work independently when assigned to a smaller clinical location.
  

• Is flexible with scheduling, floating, and changing patient-care needs.
  

• Maintains professionalism and sound clinical judgment in high-pressure situations.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.