Respiratory Care Practitioner III (RRT) Full TimeDays Respiratory Care Services

Unlock your potential for professional development! We are hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner III (RRT) Full Time/Days to join our Respiratory Therapy Team! This position is eligible for shift differential pay.

Located in northwest Arizona Kingman has a mild climate with stunning Arizona sunsets! In the shadows of beautiful mountain ranges and nearby lakes Kingman is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise with abundant sunshine and is a great community to live work and play!

Position Purpose

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHIs vision of providing the regions best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance. Exhibits and promotes a positive professional work environment. Demonstrates professional work ethic positive support for department /organization maintains a positive and respectful rapport with all members of department/organization as well as for all customers.

Benefits(Full Time Employees)

We offer you an excellent total compensation package including acompetitivesalary comprehensivebenefits andgrowthopportunities:

• Exceptional Colleagues
  • Join us and youll be a part of a culture where we support each other and celebrate what makes each of us a special person as we work together with integrity compassion teamwork respect and accountability.
  • Our leaders demonstrate their commitment by gathering feedback supporting and empowering team members to do their best work through regular leadership rounding.
• Health and Well-Being
  • Medical Dental Vision Employer Paid HSA for HDHP participants Robust Wellness and Employee Assistance Program Employer Paid Group Life Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Generous Paid Leave Accruals
  • 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
  • Employee Recognition Programs Employee Discounts and Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Employee Identity Theft Protection
  • On-site daycare exclusive to our employees children of all ages
  • Employer Paid Employee Wellness Center Membership with fitness classes personal training indoor pool racquetball and basketball courts
• Career Growth and Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Scholarships for full-time employees
  • As a not-for-profit organization our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • So much more!

Key Responsibilities

Respiratory Therapists provide care under physician order and/or direction in compliance with established patient guidelines. Must possess a level of clinical expertise including but not limited to an understanding of the adult/pediatric patients condition determine appropriate care deliver emergency care as needed and verbalize the indication and rationale for therapy with the attending physician. Must possess the skills to communicate effectively and professionally with patients family members/visitors interdisciplinary personnel and with Respiratory teammates.

Must have the ability to interpret blood gases and manipulate invasive and non-invasive vent parameters to attain therapeutic goals per physician orders. Must be able to manage time to complete patient workload according to the physician-prescribed schedule. Must be able to document thoroughly regarding all patient assessment therapy and charges in the patient records.

Must be able to perform pulmonary initial evaluation/assessment and have the knowledge necessary to provide in depth evaluation of patients with chronic lung conditions. Must be able to evaluate patients needs on both their inpatient stay and existing needs for upon discharge. Must attend and participate in at least 80% of team staff meetings. Demonstrates proper use and knowledge of supplies and equipment in providing patient care:

• In depth patient evaluation and interdisciplinary communication
• Medical Gas and Humidity Therapy
• Patient Assessment and Monitoring
• Mechanical Ventilation (Invasive and Non-Invasive)
• Pharmacology
• Diagnostic Testing
• Airway Management
• Blood Gas Analysis
• EKG
• Bedside Pulmonary Function Testing
• Disease Management Education

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program
• Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Licensure: Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in state of Arizona
• BLS through American Heart Association

Unit Specific Requirements for Inpatient/ER/OBS Respiratory Therapists: ACLS through American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or signature of new job description (then continuously maintained). PALS through American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or signature of new job description (then continuously maintained).

Preferences:

Unit Specific Preferences for Outpatient PFT/Pulmonary Rehab Respiratory Therapists: Completion of COPD Educator Course Adult Asthma Educator Specialist (AE-C) Certification Bachelors degree Experience in pulmonary rehab and/or pulmonary function testing

Unit Specific Preferences for Inpatient/ER/OBS Respiratory Therapists: NRP S.T.A.B.L.E Completion of COPD educator course Bachelors degree Advanced Certifications of: ACCS NPS AE-C Two years Respiratory experience with at least one year in adult/pediatric critical care

Apply Now

When incredible people and incredible facilities like ours join together incredible things happen. If you want to be a part of an incredible team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care we invite you to explore this opportunity with KRMC and apply online today for CT Tech Lake Havasu Bullhead City Arizona Las Vegas Healthcare.

Facility Profile

Kingman Regional Medical Center is the largest healthcare provider and the only remaining not-for-profit hospital in Mohave County Arizona. As a 235-bed multi-campus healthcare system our medical center includes more than 1800 employees 280 physicians/allied health professionals and 250 volunteers. Kingman Regional Medical Center is recognized as an innovator in rural healthcare a teaching hospital and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. We provide a full-continuum of highly-technical and specialized medical services to meet the healthcare needs of our community.

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