Embark on a rewarding career with Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Carondelet St. Josephs Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing and the administration of prescribed respiratory therapy.
• Perform SVN Therapy and MDI Therapy on intubated and non-intubated patients.
• Performs Incentive Spirometry and documentation per facilities guidelines.
• Perform chest physiotherapy -by manual or mechanical means.
• Performs sputum induction and appropriate documentation.

Job Summary

A licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner is responsible for the performance of diagnostic testing and the administration of prescribed respiratory therapy procedures and medications and related life support measures to patients with deficiencies, abnormalities, and diseases of the cardiopulmonary system. The Respiratory Care Practitioner assesses patient condition, reviews medical history, and documents patient progress and response to treatment according to hospital department and accrediting organizations standards. The Respiratory Care Practitioner is aware of and applies research-based current clinical practices for patient care. Contacts physician regarding patient status, to clarify orders, makes recommendations for therapy, and recognizes when contraindications are present. The Respiratory Care Practitioner, in collaboration with other licensed caregivers, helps to maintain the interdisciplinary plan of care based on patient and family response.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy
• Licensure Respiratory Care Practitioner for Arizona
• Certificates: Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registry eligible; BLS CHVI Specific: PALS, ACLS within 6 months of hire and every two years
• Experience: Clinical experience that includes adult, pediatric and infant general med-surg and critical care therapeutics and diagnostics.

Preferred Requirements

• Education : Bachelor of Science in related field
• Certificates: Registered Respiratory Therapist; Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Life Support; or Newborn Resuscitation
• Experience: One year recent experience in an acute care hospital

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