Respiratory Therapist

This is a full time position working at Northwest Medical Center.

Position Purpose:

Responsible for all general respiratory care duties as a respiratory care practitioner which includes the administration of aerosol therapy, arterial blood draws and analysis, ECG's, pulmonary function screening, airway maintenance and oxygen administration. Intensive care experience must include but not limited to arterial line management, ventilator maintenance and troubleshooting, intubation and extubation of patients.

Position Qualifications/Minimum Requirements

Education:

Required: Associates degree in Respiratory care from an AMA accredited school of respiratory therapy.

Experience:

None

Skills:

Has current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served. Must be competent in performing general respiratory care procedures. Must be competent in communication skills that provide clear and accurate information in an appropriate manner within the developmental age range of the patient.

Licenses/Certifications:

Current Arizona Respiratory Care License.

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT from the NBRC) credential.

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT from the NBRC) credential.

American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS, ACLS and NRP.

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Northwest Medical Center is comprised of a 300-bed  hospital, three urgent care facilities, a freestanding emergency center and a large physician group, offering you a variety of settings in which to work.  Every location is dedicated to providing safe, quality patient care, but more than that is the commitment to employees.  It strives to provide a culture of teamwork, respect and appreciation for all staff, whether they care for patients directly or work in a support role. With employee appreciation celebrations throughout the year, opportunities for growth and the satisfaction that you are part of a hospital leading the way with accessible, convenient healthcare in Tucson, Northwest is a great place to work.  NMC is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer:  race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.