Job Title
Respiratory Therapist
Location
Phoenix, AZ | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3 days per week, 12-hour shifts (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM) | Every other weekend or approximately 4 weekend shifts per month | Holiday rotation required
Key Responsibilities
- Manage an expected caseload of approximately 35–40 procedures (RVUs) per day per RT
- Operate and manage ventilators, BiPAP (V60), CPAP, Servo I, Jets, and Oscillators
- Assist with bronchoscopies as required
- Perform and be responsible for all arterial blood gases (ABGs)
- Respond to Clinical Response Team calls alongside the Lead RT on duty
- Document and manage patient care using Cerner EMR; assigned to a specific area per shift with no floating to outpatient areas
Required Qualifications
- Active Arizona Respiratory Therapist (RT) license — must be in hand at time of submission
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of strong ICU experience
- Proficiency with at least one of the following: Servo I, Jets, or Oscillators
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- NICU experience strongly preferred; candidates covering Adults and NICU must also hold NRP certification
- ACLS certification preferred
- Experience with Cerner EMR
- Strong time management, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to thrive in a high-acuity environment
Why Join Us
- Work in a high-acuity acute care setting with a dedicated Lead RT present every shift and 24/7 pharmacy support
- Streamlined hiring process — qualified candidates move directly to manager review with no second interview required