Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.91-$45.98/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

ABG analysisEmergency interventionEquipment maintenanceMedication administrationVital signs monitoring

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).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$79k in purchasing powerArizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Arizona99 active3,990 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 40% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,316 in the last 30 days716 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 13 employers
12
<$85k
3
$85k-95k
6
$95k-105k
4
$105k-115k
2
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
56%
Loan repayment
31%
PSLF eligible
19%
CME allowance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,993 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Yavapai Regional Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Prescott, AZ
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package

Living in Prescott

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$626k
Typical market rent
$1,857/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.