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Banner Rehabilitation Hospital

A joint venture with Select Medical & Banner Hospital

Phoenix, AZ

This PRN position will cover Phoenix and Peoria hospitals.

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

RRT

PRN day shift

Pay: $35.00 per hour for PRN shifts

Responsibilities

Position Summary

Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health and under the scope of respiratory care services. Transcribes and implements physician orders in a competent and timely manner. Uses basic/advanced oxygen assessment skills and patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs.

Job Duties Include:

• Performs advanced life support procedures including tracheal intubation using independent judgment in coordinating patient's respiratory care plans and needs with the physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.

• Confers with physicians to formulate and coordinate alternative forms of therapy according to patient need.

• Initiates patient-ventilator weaning procedures under the direction of the physician.

• Performs basic trach care including but not limited to routine and emergent trach tube changes.

• Monitors patient's respiratory status using competent bedside assessment skills and maintains awareness of patient pH/electrolyte balance, ABG values, renal, neurological, and orthopedic functions as applicable to the delivery of respiratory care.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent.

• Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.

• Current state licensure required.

• ACLS required within 6 months of hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift, PRN staff must have ACLS upon hire).

Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:

• One (1) year of related experience preferred.

Additional Data

We employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 80,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Job ID 289006

Location US-AZ-Phoenix

Experience (Years) 1

Category Hidden (2927423)

Street Address 775 East Willetta St

Company Banner Rehabilitation Hospital – Phoenix

Position Type Per Diem