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Respiratory Therapist PRN Days Position Summary
Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians.
Works on cases that are more complex.
Trains and Mentors staff.
Performs all types of Respiratory Care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, hemodynamics, special procedures and ENGs.
Performs procedures required in the specialty areas, i.e. ICU, PACU, etc.
Performs assessment and treatment of the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Must have understanding of the general principles of asepsis and infection control practices, including isolation.
Knowledge of volume ventilators and understanding of patient hemodynamics.
Excellent customer service skills.
Computer skills preferred.

THE RESPIRATORY THERAPIST PRN DAYS CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING EDUCATION, LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Completion of formal two year respiratory education program which meets requirements for certification (CRT) and registration (RRT).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Two years in Respiratory.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
Acute care, NICU, ICU, hemodynamic, PFT, and cardiology experience preferred.
Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees.
Able to actively take a leadership role to meet the needs of the department.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Arizona and CPR.
As required by facility: ACLS, PALS and NRP required within 12 months of employment.

Tenet Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position, you will be required to show proof of vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing where required by law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.