What are the responsibilities and job description for the AZ Pediatric Respiratory Therapist position at HexaQuEST Health, Inc.?
Job Description :
COVID-19 vaccination is recommended but not required. Flu vaccination will be required October through April. Flu exemption applications must be received and approved by Phoenix Children's prior to starting. Anyone not vaccinated for either Flu or COVID-19 will be required to sign Declination & Masking Protocol agreements and must mask during the full respiratory virus season.
This assignment may float between our three campuses
Main, 1919 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Avondale, 1665 North Avondale Boulevard, Avondale, AZ 85392
Arrowhead, 19007 N. 67th Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85308
Days and nights available, shift will be decided during interview.
Job 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.
Education Requirements :
Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.
Experience Requirements :
Two (2) years' experience as a licensed respiratory therapist.
Minimum of one (1) year pediatric critical care experience.
Level III or IV NICU experience strongly preferred.
Certification / License / Registry Requirements :
Current, Active, Permanent State of Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the NBRC.
Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association.
Current PALS certification from the American Heart Association.
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership preferred.
NRP preferred.
Position Urgency : Normal
Shifts :
6 - 6 : 30, with every other weekend required.
State License Details :
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience :
Minimum Guaranteed Hours :
Specialty Type :
Cardiopulmonary
Sub Specialty : Respiratory Therapy
General Certifications :
BLS / BCLSPALS
Bilingual : EMR Used :
No Listing
Holiday Coverage Required :
