Job Description
New grad Respiratory Therapists—kickstart your career with us! Apply today.
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!
- ✅ New grad friendly – no experience required
- ✅ Focus on adult patients in an acute care setting
- ✅ Build skills with vents, ABGs & critical care
- ✅ Mentorship + structured onboarding
- ✅ Therapist-driven protocols to grow your confidence
- ✅ Career growth opportunities into high acuity settings (ICU, ED, and NICU)
- ✅ $2,000 sign-on bonus
- Start your shift reviewing assignments across adult floor & ICU
- Partner with nurses and providers during rounds and patient assessments
- Administer treatments (nebs, oxygen therapy) and monitor response
- Perform ABGs and support ventilator management in acute care settings
- Respond to rapid responses and codes, gaining real-time critical care experience
- Wrap up by documenting care and handing off to the next RT
- Graduate of accredited RT program
- RRT credential + AZ license
- BLS required (ACLS after hire)
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Services Medical Director and Department Manager, the Respiratory Therapist I is responsible for providing respiratory care in accordance with physician orders, department policy and therapist driven protocols. The Respiratory Therapist I will assess, evaluate and administer respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system in adult general floor and intensive care, adult/pediatric emergency department, and pediatric general floor care areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate and manage respiratory care to ensure that patient’s needs are met and hospital policy is followed
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the differences in technique and treatment modalities as performed on various age-specific groups such as pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric
Document all pertinent data in the medical record before, during and after patient interventions
Maintain a thorough knowledge of electronic health record, departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various methods of oxygen delivery, oxygen concentrations and flows.
Administer inhaled medications through a variety of modalities and evaluate patient response to therapy
Perform arterial blood gas puncture, analysis and interpretation on pediatric and adult patients
Respond to airway emergencies, rapid response and cardiac arrest calls in all areas of the hospital
Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation along with associated critical care duties
Manage, operate, clean and test equipment safely and correctly as outlined in hospital policy
Administer skin test antigens and measure response
Develop a plan of care and provide education on disease management to pediatric and adult patients and their families
Participate in daily interdisciplinary patient rounds with physicians, registered nurses, and allied health professionals
Attend department meetings, huddles, and education opportunities to maintain professional competency
Participate in performance and process improvement activities and provide feedback
Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies pertaining to safety, confidentiality, and standard of care
Participates in clinical and technical demonstrations and instruction.
Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Associate degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program required. Additional relevant experience may substitute for lack of education upon Supervisory and HR approval.
EXPERIENCE: None required.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), current Arizona License to Practice Respiratory Care, current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is required for TMC and Rincon hospitals. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Function as a highly-skilled member of an interdisciplinary team with the common goal of providing exceptional care to all TMC patients.
Knowledge of evidenced-based practices used to assess, evaluate, and treat patients with various disorders of the cardiopulmonary system.
Perform all basic modalities of respiratory therapy to adults and pediatric patients as prescribed by physicians and/or other authorized personnel within the scope and guidelines established by department/hospital policies and procedure.
Perform critical/advanced respiratory therapy interventions in the emergency department and adult intensive care units.
Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation on adult patient population in collaboration with physicians and/or other authorized personnel within the scope and guidelines established by department/hospital policies and procedure.
Perform diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures such as arterial blood gas puncture/analysis, bedside pulmonary function testing (PFT), peak expiratory flow maneuvers, and EtCO2 monitoring.
Assemble, troubleshoot, and process respiratory therapy and other durable medical equipment in accordance with department/hospital policy and procedure.
Prioritize and manage assigned patient workloads to ensure patients receive high-quality respiratory care services
Provide feedback on department/hospital processes and procedures in both formal and informal settings.