Department: PCH-NW | Respiratory Therapy
Location: Glendale
Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 6pm-6:30am
Category: Respiratory Care
Posting #: 885508
Employee Type: PRN
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.
- 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.
- Accurately and reliably interprets and communicates patient data.
- Assesses patients clinical status, evaluates progress towards goals, and recommends courses of action.
- Analyzes critical situations and applies appropriate judgment and critical thinking for problem resolution.
- Continuously improves and takes the initiative to develop knowledge and skills through appropriate learning experiences and opportunities.
- Works effectively in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities.
- Manages multiple priorities and applies effective time management skills, using downtime for work related activities.
- 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
Position Qualifications
Education
1. Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program. Required
Experience
1. Post graduation experience in a hospital environment. Preferred
Certifications / Licenses / Registries
1. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Required
2. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Required
3. Current State of Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Required
4. American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership. Preferred
5. Current PALS certification. Preferred
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.
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