Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Join our established Community Hospital as a PRN Respiratory Therapist. You’ll provide direct, hands-on care across all departments—assessing and treating adult and pediatric patients with minimal supervision. As a small facility, everyone pitches in beyond their core role, so we’re looking for an adaptable RT who’s comfortable jumping in wherever the unit needs support and who lives the Exceptional Promise: courtesy, dignity, and respect for every patient and colleague.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Assess respiratory-compromised patients and deliver appropriate treatment
  • Draw and interpret ABGs; advocate for care based on results
  • Operate ventilators (incl. LTV 1200), gas administration, and aerosol systems
  • Build and evaluate treatment plans alongside the medical staff
  • Pitch in on shared tasks and support the unit as needed
  • Uphold HIPAA, OSHA, and EMTALA standards (and wear your radio every shift)

What You Bring

  • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
  • 2+ years ER/ICU experience and 2+ years with pediatric patients
  • Current, unencumbered RT license in Arizona
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS required; NRP preferred

Why EHC

At Exceptional Community Hospitals, your expertise is valued and your growth is supported. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, a compassionate team, and the chance to make a real impact every day. Ready to make a difference? Apply today.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct respiratory care to adult and pediatric patients, including assessing patients and operating ventilators. Collaborate with medical staff to develop treatment plans and support general unit tasks as needed.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with a current Arizona license. Requires 2+ years of experience in ER/ICU and pediatric care, along with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Key Skills

Respiratory AssessmentABG InterpretationVentilator OperationTreatment PlanningHIPAA ComplianceOSHA Standards

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 48% 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
12%
CME allowance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

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About Exceptional Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Cutting-edge technology
Supportive team