About this opportunity
Community Health Systems lists this RRT Pulmonary Function Testing $10,000 Sign-On Bonus opportunity in tucson, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are offering a $10K Sign On Bonus to Experienced RRTs!
nRespiratory Therapists are also eligible for up to $10,000 in Student Loan Repayment!
nWhy You’ll Love Working Here!
nnnMy Health – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs
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nnMy Future – PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
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nnCHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Educational Support, and Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, Opportunities for career advancement
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nnMy Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
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nnEmployee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!
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nn$10K Sign On Bonus to Experienced RRTs
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nnBenefit eligible employees may be eligible for up to $10,000 in Student Loan Repayment
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n nJob Summary
nThe Respiratory Therapist - RRT is responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures, following physician orders. This includes performing assessments, monitoring patient responses, and implementing treatment plans to promote effective respiratory care, disease prevention, and rehabilitation. The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, maintains patient safety, and collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care. The Respiratory Therapist works under the direction of ordering physician/clinician as well as established organizational policies and procedures.
nSpecifically, this position is responsible for performing diagnostic pulmonary function testing (PFT) for inpatient and outpatient patients while providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
nSchedule: Full-Time, Days
nQualifications
nn1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred
n nLicenses and Certifications
nnnPulmonary Function Testing experience highly preferred
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nnCPFT or RPFT credential highly preferred
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nnRRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required
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nnBCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required
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nnACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
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nnPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required
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nnNRP - Neonatal Resuscitation if working in the NICU Department required
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nnSTABLE - Neonatal Certification if working in the NICU Department required
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n nEssential Functions
nnnPerform pulmonary function testing including spirometry, lung volumes, DLCO, bronchodilator testing, six-minute walk tests, and other pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
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nnProvide clear instructions and coaching to patients during testing.
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nnAdministers advanced respiratory treatments, performs assessments, and monitors patient responses to ensure effective care.
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nnOrients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure in order to facilitate patient’s cooperation and successful completion of the treatment process.
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nnPerforms and documents Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures accurately, reporting results promptly.
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nnAssists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
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nnFollows respiratory protocols, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards during all procedures.
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nnCommunicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
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nnEvaluates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper functioning, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.
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nnAccurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
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nnProvides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.
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nnEnsures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.
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nnManages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
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nnDemonstrates skill and judgment in emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
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nnImplements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.
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nnPerforms other duties as assigned.INDRESPTHER
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n nEqual Employment Opportunity
nThis organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.
Worksite address
tucson, AZ, 85718, US
Who can apply
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