Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Lifepoint Health • Sierra Vista, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Canyon Vista Medical Center [https://www.canyonvistamedicalcenter.com/] is part
of Lifepoint Health [https://www.lifepointhealth.net/], a diversified healthcare
delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound
commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to
others. As a Respiratory Therapist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital
mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful
journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable
difference in the lives of those we serve.

Canyon Vista Medical Center is located in the beautiful high desert of
southeastern Arizona, committed to serve residents in Sierra Vista, Ft.
Huachuca, Cochise County – a population of more than 131,000 people, and our
surrounding communities. We’re comfortably nestled in the San Pedro River
Valley, 75 miles southeast of Tucson. Canyon Vista Medical Center was founded in
1963 as Western Baptist Osteopathic Hospital on what was then the eastern edge
of Sierra Vista. Growth and advancing technology dictated building our new
177,000 square foot hospital at 5700 E Hwy 90 completed in 2015.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in state of practice required
• BCLS required

Nice To Haves

• NRP, ACLS, PALS preferred

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Performs bedside PFTs, EKGs, and tobacco cessation education as ordered.
• Delivers and evaluates patient response to therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition appropriately.
• Responds to codes and emergent calls for respiratory assistance. Provides rapid assessment and appropriate intervention.
• Educates patients and families about illness management and community resources.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas with required levels and equipment.
• Cleans, sterilizes, maintains, and calibrates equipment.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree