Respiratory Therapist - Days Respiratory Therapist - Days  Apply!  Apply! Position Details Department: PCH-MAIN | Respiratory Therapy Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 6am-6:30pm Category: Respiratory Care Posting #: 897163 Employee Type: Varies Position Summary

This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine and complex procedures, using a wide variety of techniques and equipment. Ensures care meets quality standards established by the hospital, department and regulatory agencies and maintains all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care to all ages of patients from neonate to adolescent. This position also participates in executing quality improvement initiatives.

Position Duties Safely performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards, procedural guidelines, and policies. Applies knowledge and understanding of the proper and safe use of all Respiratory Care interventions and related equipment. Successfully completes initial competency validations and ongoing re-validations. Troubleshoots interventions and equipment as it applies to various patient care situations. Interacts with and explains care modalities to patients, families, and the health care team in an understandable manner based on individual diversity and learning styles. Introduces oneself to the family, patient, and health care team. Displays a positive customer relations attitude. Accurately and reliably interprets and communicates patient data. Consistently provides thorough patient clinical status reports to applicable members of the health care team using effective communication methods. Displays a level of inquiry and self development. Assesses patients clinical status, evaluates progress towards goals, and recommends courses of action. Displays personal accountability to locate and follow policy, procedure, and competency references. Makes recommendations based on literature, best practices, and available evidence. Analyzes critical situations and applies appropriate judgment and critical thinking for problem resolution. Communicates experiences, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities to the appropriate personnel. Completes occurrence reports as appropriate. Continuously improves and takes the initiative to develop knowledge and skills through appropriate learning experiences and opportunities. Attends educational offerings, departmental meetings, and stays appraised of departmental and hospital communication. Personally accountable for ongoing self development in advances related to respiratory care. Works effectively in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities. Displays appropriate leadership skills to instill trust and credibility. Intervenes appropriately in urgent and emergent situations. Actively engaged in patient care planning with the health care team. Manages multiple priorities and applies effective time management skills, using downtime for work related activities. Ensures timely and accurate patient care and billing documentation. Communicates assignment changes in a timely fashion. Maintains an acceptable level of productivity. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable Apply for this position? First Name * Last Name * Phone * Email Address *

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or drag your file to this box Are you a current or former employee? * No Current Employee Former Employee PCH Network ID: PCH Password: Validate SSN: - - DOB: Validate × Desired pay? How did you hear about this position? College/University Event Direct Mail Employee Referral Internal Transfer Job Board Job Fair Journal Newspaper Open House Professional Association Radio Retained to Agency PCH Website Social Media (FB, Twitter, LinkedIn) Other Who referred you * Which department do they work in? Do you know their phone number/email? Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed. Education Do you meet this requirement? 1. Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.
Required Yes No Experience Do you meet this requirement? 1. Post graduation experience in a hospital environment.
Preferred Yes No Certifications / Licenses / Registries Do you meet this requirement? 1. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Required Yes No 2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Required Yes No 3. Able to obtain Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license by date of hire.
Required Yes No 4. American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership.
Preferred Yes No 5. Current PALS certification.
Preferred Yes No Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential 1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally 2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly 3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly 4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly 5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly 6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly 7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally 8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly 9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Frequently 10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly 11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally 12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly 13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly 14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Constantly 15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly 16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Frequently 17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally 18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas - Applicable 19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme noise levels - Applicable 20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases - Applicable 21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid - Applicable 22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles - Applicable 23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure - Applicable 24. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure - Applicable 25. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals - Applicable I have reviewed the qualifications, physical requirements and occupational exposure/risk potential for this position and wish to apply I Agree Next