Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist 

As a Respiratory Therapist, at Northwest Medical Center, you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best- providing quality care to our patients. Our Respiratory staff enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, 401K, flexible scheduling, 100% licensure/certification reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement, and up to 10K for student loan payments for full time employees.

Requirements:

• Associates degree in Respiratory care from an AMA accredited school of respiratory therapy.
  Experience: None.
• 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.
• Required: Current Arizona Respiratory Care License. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT from the NBRC) credential.
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) BLS and ACLS.
• For Skilled Nursing Unit: Fingerprint Clearance Card

About the Job:

• 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.
• Delivering quality patient care through patient assessment, critical thinking skills, time management and teamwork.

We know it’s not just about finding a job. It’s about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

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.