Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist Apply! Apply! Position Details Department: PCH-MAIN | Respiratory Therapy

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 6pm-6:30am

Category: Respiratory Care

Posting #: 942556

Employee Type: Varies

Position Summary Posting Note: At Phoenix Children’s, we’re excited to offer full-time Respiratory Therapist opportunities across our pediatric healthcare system with day and night shift options available. Whether you're looking for flexibility or a long-term career home, you'll have the opportunity to provide exceptional respiratory care to pediatric patients ranging from neonates to adolescents in one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals.

Respiratory Therapists at Phoenix Children’s perform a wide range of routine and advanced respiratory procedures while working alongside multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity and specialty care environments. Responsibilities include caring for patients across inpatient units, critical care settings, emergency services, and specialty programs while contributing to quality improvement initiatives and maintaining the high standards of care that define our organization.

To qualify, candidates must hold a current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC, and possess (or be eligible to obtain) an Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license prior to hire. PALS certification is preferred, and AARC membership is encouraged.

What sets Phoenix Children’s apart is our commitment to professional growth and career advancement. Respiratory Therapists have opportunities to develop specialized expertise in areas such as:

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Emergency Department

Transport Team

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)

Whether you are interested in expanding your clinical skills, pursuing specialty certifications, or advancing into leadership opportunities, Phoenix Children’s offers structured pathways to support your professional development while delivering compassionate, family-centered care.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

New Graduate Respiratory Therapists are encouraged to apply for opportunities at our Thomas Campus

This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine and complex procedures, using a wide variety of techniques and equipment. Ensures care meets quality standards established by the hospital, department and regulatory agencies and maintains all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care to all ages of patients from neonate to adolescent. This position also participates in executing quality improvement initiatives.

Position Duties

• Safely performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards, procedural guidelines, and policies.

Applies knowledge and understanding of the proper and safe use of all Respiratory Care interventions and related equipment. Successfully completes initial competency validations and ongoing re-validations. Troubleshoots interventions and equipment as it applies to various patient care situations.

• Interacts with and explains care modalities to patients, families, and the health care team in an understandable manner based on individual diversity and learning styles.

Introduces oneself to the family, patient, and health care team. Displays a positive customer relations attitude.

• Accurately and reliably interprets and communicates patient data.

Consistently provides thorough patient clinical status reports to applicable members of the health care team using effective communication methods. Displays a level of inquiry and self development.

• Assesses patients clinical status, evaluates progress towards goals, and recommends courses of action.

Displays personal accountability to locate and follow policy, procedure, and competency references. Makes recommendations based on literature, best practices, and available evidence.

• Analyzes critical situations and applies appropriate judgment and critical thinking for problem resolution.

Communicates experiences, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities to the appropriate personnel. Completes occurrence reports as appropriate.

• Continuously improves and takes the initiative to develop knowledge and skills through appropriate learning experiences and opportunities.

Attends educational offerings, departmental meetings, and stays appraised of departmental and hospital communication. Personally accountable for ongoing self development in advances related to respiratory care.

• Works effectively in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities. Displays appropriate leadership skills to instill trust and credibility.

Intervenes appropriately in urgent and emergent situations. Actively engaged in patient care planning with the health care team.

• Manages multiple priorities and applies effective time management skills, using downtime for work related activities.

Ensures timely and accurate patient care and billing documentation. Communicates assignment changes in a timely fashion. Maintains an acceptable level of productivity.

• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education **Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it

within the timeframe listed in the requirement?**

• Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.

Required Yes No

Experience **Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it

within the timeframe listed in the requirement?**

• Post graduation experience in a hospital environment.

Preferred Yes No

Additional Requirements **Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it

within the timeframe listed in the requirement?**

• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Required Yes No

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Required Yes No

• Able to obtain Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license by date of hire.

Required Yes No

• American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership.

Preferred Yes No

• Current PALS certification.

Preferred Yes No

Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position

• Basic Life Support - Required
• AZ Respiratory Care License - Required
• Reg Respiratory Therapist - Required
• American Assoc Resp Care - Preferred
• Ped Advanced Life Support - Preferred
• Basic Life Support - Required
• AZ Respiratory Care License - Required
• Reg Respiratory Therapist - Required
• American Assoc Resp Care - Required
• Ped Advanced Life Support - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently
• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable

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