Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: Banner Health
Location: Payson
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Primary City/State: Payson, Arizona Department Name: Respiratory
Thrpy-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care $10,000
Sign-On Bonus We also offer Relocation Incentives We are proud to
offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout
our network of facilities. Apply today, this could be the perfect
opportunity for you. As the gateway to Arizona's dramatic high
country, Payson offers four-season recreation. This land, where the
Ponderosa Pine Forest meets desert canyon country, offers sparkling
lakes, and scenic mountains. Ride horses in the morning and
fly-fish in the afternoon, and once the first snow falls, strap on
your skis and find a trail for cross-country skiing. Click here to
view a video about Payson and the surrounding area. Banner Payson
Medical Center is a three-time recipient of the nation's 100 Top
Hospitals-- by Thomson Reuters. This full-time, 3 12-hour shift day
position is for a Registered Respiratory Therapist. The RRT
position will round throughout the hospital; Medical/Surgical, ICU
and ER departments. You will be doing pulmonary functions, EKGs and
arterial blood gas tests. If you are a team player and looking for
a healthcare opportunity where you can call home? Look no further,
Banner Payson is where you can be a part of team that cares about
the hospital and its patients Your pay and benefits are important
components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity
includes the option to participate in a variety of health,
financial, and security benefits. Find your path in health care. At
Banner Health, caring for people is at the core of all we do. We
are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. If that sounds
like something, you want to be a part of - apply today Should you
have any questions, please contact Mia Frahry at
Mia.Frahrybannerhealth.com or call (602) 747-2595 Banner Payson
Medical Center is the largest community health care provider in
Arizona's Rim Country and remains committed to making a difference
in people's lives by providing the highest quality of care to the
residents of Payson and the many surrounding communities. A
full-service health care facility, the 24 bed hospital offers
extensive services including cardiopulmonary/respiratory,
emergency, intensive care, imaging, labor and delivery, laboratory,
surgery and rehabilitation. Banner Payson Medical Center also
offers an array of outpatient services and specialty clinics
including OB/GYN, urology and podiatry surgery, general and
orthopedic surgery, family medicine, outpatient imaging, bone
densitometry, diagnostic x-rays, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear
medicine, nuclear cardiac stress testing, CT scans, MRI, pulmonary
function testing, EEG, infusion center, plus rehabilitation
therapies. POSITION SUMMARY This position independently provides
respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to
patients in a variety of health care settings. CORE FUNCTIONS 1.
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. 2.
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. 3. 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 as prescribed in accordance with
established department/hospital policies and procedures. 4.
Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed
in accordance with established department/hospital policies and
procedures. 5. 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. 6. Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in
formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and
identification/resolution of problems. 7. May supervise department
staff. 8. 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. Internal customers: All
levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all
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 having passed the National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
(RRT). RRT required for all new hires to the position after October
1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must
possess their RRT by October 1, 2017. A current license in state
practiced as required by state law. In the state of Nevada, all
incumbents must have their Blood Gas Technologist certification.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) required. In Home Care setting, must
posses valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the
company auto insurance policy. Employees working for Banner Home
Care/Hospice must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at
the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their
employment. Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques,
applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year
of clinical experience. Must possess highly effective human
relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families,
staff and other healthcare personnel. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans Our organization supports a
drug-free work environment. Privacy Policy
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