RESPIRATORY THERAPIST -Full Time (36) - Day Shift

Respiratory Therapist

Job Description:

• Provide Respiratory Therapy to patients under the general supervision of the Director of Cardio-Pulmonary Services.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Proof of highest level of education completed but not less than high school education or equivalent as recognized by an approved government accreditation association.
• Graduate from AMA accredited program for Respiratory Therapy.
• Certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist and/or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the State of Arizona.
• Maintains current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or other approved educational programs.
• Current NRP Certification. New hires are required to obtain certification within 3 months of employment.
• ACLS certification per American Heart Association within three months of hire.
• PALS certification per American Heart Association within three months of hire.
• Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
• Must have a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull 40 pounds.
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, reach, kneel, and stretch using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.
• Required to have the mental and physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An understanding of computer systems, process design, and data management.
• Previous Meditech experience or other related electronic records systems.
• Basic knowledge of system application implementation, enhancement, development, and support methods and practices.
• Language proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal fluency.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Position Classification: Non-exempt
• Compensation Range: $27.00 to $36.31 per hour
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Retirement, Paid Time Off
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $27.00 - $39.10 per hour