Respiratory Therapist
Listed compensation
$30.91-$45.98/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health – Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction.
Here, you'll discover more than just a job; you'll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system.
- Today, that means you could be making an impact at:
- Two state-of-the-art acute care hospitals
- A robust network of primary and specialty care clinics
- Modern outpatient health and wellness services
- Acclaimed cardiac diagnostic centers
Advanced Outpatient Medical Imaging Facilities
Elevate your career without sacrificing your quality of life. As you grow with YRMC, you'll find the Prescott area isn't just a place to work – it's an inspiring community designed for living, thriving, and embracing the outdoors. Imagine a charming blend of bygone appeal and modern amenities, coupled with four distinct seasons and nearly year-round sunshine perfect for every adventure.
Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle that empowers you to prioritize both your professional growth and family time. YRMC extends this inviting spirit within our walls, fostering a strong sense of family, and belonging among our team members.
Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues.
You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support. Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs.
You will be expected to develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes.
Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.
Performs a full range of basic respiratory care for all patient populations.
Performs and documents a complete patient assessment, including (but not limited to) vital signs, breath sounds, cough, and respiratory pattern with each ventilator system check and with each treatment.
Checks all equipment and respiratory modalities (including invasive and non-invasive), maintains alarms, and documents accurately and completely.
Performs ABGs utilizing 2 patient identifiers, properly handles blood specimens, reports critical values, and maintains blood gas lab logs (where applicable).
- Accurately completes patient billing.
- Correctly charges, labels, scans, and discards medications.
- Job Requirements
- Required
- High School Diploma/GED and Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program
Must Hold and Maintain
- AZ Board of Respiratory Care Examiners License;
- Certified Respiratory Therapist-CRT from National Board of Respiratory Care;
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support;
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers; and
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP within 90 days
- Preferred
RG RRT
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized cardiopulmonary care, including ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and nebulizer treatments. They are responsible for performing patient assessments, executing care plans, and ensuring accurate documentation and billing.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a high school diploma or GED and be a graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy program. Required certifications include AZ Board of Respiratory Care Examiners License, CRT, ACLS, BLS, and PALS/NRP.
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 40% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$79k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Arizona | 99 active | 3,990 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,316 in the last 30 days | 716 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | −2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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