What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist FT Days position at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital?
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Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days Position Summary
Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians. Works on cases that are more complex. Trains and Mentors staff. Performs all types of Respiratory Care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, hemodynamics, special procedures and ENGs. Performs procedures required in the specialty areas, i.e. ICU, PACU, etc. Performs assessment and treatment of the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Ability to precept students, and orientees.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Must have understanding of the general principles of asepsis and infection control practices, including isolation. Knowledge of volume ventilators and understanding of patient hemodynamics. Excellent customer service skills. Computer skills preferred.
THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST FULL TIME DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Completion of formal two year respiratory education program which meets requirements for certification (CRT) and registration (RRT).
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Two years in Respiratory.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Acute care, NICU, ICU, hemodynamic, PFT, and cardiology experience preferred.
Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees.
Able to actively take a leadership role to meet the needs of the department.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Arizona and CPR.
As required by facility: ACLS, PALS and NRP required within 12 months of employment.
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