Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Job description

To perform specialized respiratory therapy services as directed by provider orders and in accordance with protocols, policies, and procedures established by the hospital. - Successful completion of a National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) approved Respiratory Therapy program. - National Board for Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential is required upon hire or by the end of one year of employment and must be maintained throughout duration of employment. - Required to have an Arizona Respiratory license prior to their first day of employment. - Respiratory Therapists are required to maintain Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support or the equivalent as determined by the site of hire. - For those working in Pulmonary Function Testing, the RPFT credential is required upon hire or within one year of hire and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional Qualifications: - Previous hospital experience preferred. - Should be familiar with The Joint Commission standards and requirements. Understanding of computers. - Good verbal and written communication skills required. - Should be familiar with risks associated with exposure to infectious patients, needle puncture h...