Respiratory Therapist RRT Nights $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
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Job Description
Respiratory Therapist RRT
$10K Sign On Bonus to Experienced RRTs and $5K Sign On Bonuses to New Grads & Up to $10K Student Loan Support
Position Type: Full Time Nights
Benefits
- $10K Sign On Bonus to Experienced RRTs and $5K Sign On Bonuses to New Grads
- Student Loan Support – Up to $10,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
- Future Security: 401(k) with matching
- Educational Tuition Assistance
- Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
- Paid Time Off
- Life Insurance
Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist - RRT is responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures, following physician orders.
This includes performing assessments, monitoring patient responses, and implementing treatment plans to promote effective respiratory care, disease prevention, and rehabilitation.
The Respiratory Therapist ensures accurate documentation, maintains patient safety, and collaborates with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care. The Respiratory Therapist works under the direction of ordering physician/clinician as well as established organizational policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
- Administers advanced respiratory treatments, performs assessments, and monitors patient responses to ensure effective care.
- Orients patient to treatment modality prior to procedure in order to facilitate patient’s cooperation and successful completion of the treatment process.
- Performs and documents Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) punctures accurately, reporting results promptly.
- Assists physicians with bedside procedures as assigned.
- Follows respiratory protocols, ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and regulatory standards during all procedures.
- Communicates effectively with peers, healthcare staff, physicians, and leadership, ensuring timely information flow and follow-up on patient care concerns.
- Evaluates and maintains respiratory therapy equipment, ensuring proper functioning, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards.
- Accurately implements written or verbal physician orders, ensuring compliance with established respiratory care procedures.
- Provides clear, legible, and thorough documentation of all respiratory treatments, assessments, and patient responses, maintaining compliance with policies.
- Ensures proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and patient identification techniques to maintain safety and compliance with infection control standards.
- Manages ventilator settings and airway maintenance, ensuring optimal patient comfort and safety during respiratory support.
- Demonstrates skill and judgment in emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and collaborating with healthcare teams to stabilize patients.
- Implements age-specific care considerations for oxygen therapy, tailoring treatment to meet patient needs across all populations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of respiratory experience in an acute care setting preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation if working in the NICU Department required
- STABLE - Neonatal Certification if working in the NICU Department required
INDRESPTHER
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care procedures while monitoring patient responses. They collaborate with healthcare teams to implement treatment plans and ensure accurate documentation of all patient care activities.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 56% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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