Respiratory Therapist RRT - PRN
Respiratory Therapist RRT - PRN
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Job Description
Overview
Banner Rehabilitation Hospital
*A joint venture with Select Medical & Banner Hospital*
Mesa AZ
Respiratory Therapist (RT)
RRT /CRT
Minimum one year of RT experience required.
PRN /as needed /per diem
12 hour day shift
Pay rate: $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 patients 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 patientventilator weaning procedures under the direction of the physician.
- Performs basic trachcare including but not limited to routine and emergent trachtube changes.
- Monitors patients 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 Qualifications
- Must possess Active credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent
- BLS certification required
- Current state Licensure required
- ACLS required upon hire
Preferred Experience
- 1 year of related experience preferred
Additional Data
Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals
Select Medicals Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical physical emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:
- Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Stroke
- Amputation
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Conditions
- Multiple Traumas
**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.
Employment Type
Grant
