Banner Health·Mesa, Arizona
Independently provide respiratory care, pulmonary, and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients across various healthcare settings. Manage mechanical ventilators and collaborate with physicians to adjust therapy and expedite patient weaning.
This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.
CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
2. Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
3. Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
4. Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
5. Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
6. Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
7. May supervise department staff.
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Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.
May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed.
Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
External Customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies and regulatory agencies.
Associate or technical degree.
Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience. Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel. Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Requires an associate or technical degree, RRT certification from the NBRC, and a valid state license. Must have at least one year of acute care hospital experience within the last 12 months and BLS certification.
Market context
Arizona NICU respiratory therapist roles tend to favor candidates with current RRT licensure, an associate or technical degree, and prior neonatal experience, with BLS often expected. Competition can be stronger for openings that involve high-acuity infant care, so candidates with NICU exposure and clear documentation of state licensure and certifications may stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your neonatal experience and license details before applying.