Respiratory Therapist III

• Perform endotracheal intubation on neonate, pediatric, and adult patient population
• Perform arterial line insertion, equipment set-up, and provide monitoring
• Perform full pulmonary function testing on pediatric and adult patient population
• Assist in therapeutic, diagnostic, rEBUS and navigational bronchoschopy procedures on pediatric and adult patient population
• 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 all age-specific groups including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations
• 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 for all age-specific groups including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations
• Administer inhaled medications through a variety of modalities and evaluate patient response to therapy
• Perform arterial blood gas puncture, analysis and interpretation on neonate, 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 for all age-specific groups including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations
• Assist in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures in the pediatric and adult intensive care units
• 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
• Will be responsible for charge responsibilities as needed
• Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies pertaining to safety, confidentiality, and standard of care
• Performs related duties as assigned

• Associate degree from a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program required
• Two (2) years of experience delivering advanced respiratory care services to neonate, pediatric and adult patient populations
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and current Arizona License to Practice Respiratory Care required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR) certifications required for TMC and Rincon hospitals

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or related field preferred