Hiring Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Job Type: Direct Hire / Contract Opportunity
• Shift: 12-Hour Night Shift
• Schedule: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
• Salary Range: $33.74–$50.61 per hour
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 2 of 3 major holidays
• Call/Standby: May be placed on low-census status
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience
• Housing: Available on an as-needed basis; taxable benefit
• Location: Inpatient and Freestanding Emergency Department

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide respiratory care to adult, pediatric, and, when appropriately trained, neonatal patients in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

The Respiratory Therapist will provide assessment, treatment, monitoring, and management of patients with respiratory conditions. This position requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team, and the ability to respond to emergent respiratory situations.

Candidates with at least 2 years of respiratory therapy experience are encouraged to apply. First-time travelers may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult and pediatric patients.
• Provide neonatal respiratory care for therapists with appropriate NICU training.
• Attend deliveries and C-sections when providing NICU coverage.
• Perform approximately 35 respiratory treatments during a typical 12-hour shift.
• Manage approximately 5–6 ventilated patients per day, depending on census and patient acuity.
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection and analysis.
• Administer respiratory treatments and therapies according to patient needs and established protocols.
• Assess patients and monitor respiratory status and response to treatment.
• Manage and adjust ventilator settings as appropriate and within scope of practice.
• Provide care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation.
• Assist physicians and other clinical staff during intubation procedures.
• Travelers are not required to independently intubate, but must be competent and willing to assist with intubation.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and changes in patient condition.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, intensivists, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Follow established infection-control, safety, and patient-care standards.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Participate in patient education and provide appropriate instruction regarding respiratory therapies.
• Demonstrate flexibility when assigned to different clinical areas based on operational needs.
• Patient Population

Respiratory Therapists May Provide Care To

• Adult patients
• Pediatric patients
• Neonatal patients, provided the therapist has appropriate NICU training
• Critically ill and mechanically ventilated patients
• Emergency department patients

Inpatient Patients Requiring Respiratory Therapy Services

An intensivist is available in-house 24/7 to support critical care needs.

Clinical Environment

The primary assignment includes inpatient respiratory care, with the potential to float to a freestanding emergency department located approximately 15 minutes away.

When assigned to the freestanding emergency department, the Respiratory Therapist may be the only RT on-site and must be comfortable working independently while having appropriate physician and clinical support available.

• A Charge RRT is available on each shift for the primary hospital setting.
• Equipment
• Respiratory Therapists may work with a variety of respiratory care equipment, including:
• Vent-Avea ventilators
• Hamilton C1 ventilators
• EV300 ventilators
• V60 BiPAP systems
• High-flow oxygen systems
• AeroVo 2
• Zoll ventilators for backup
• GlideScope
• GlideScope-Go

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current Arizona RRT license required.
• CRT-only candidates will not be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Ability to work with adult and pediatric populations.
• NICU experience/training required for candidates providing neonatal respiratory care.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently when assigned to a freestanding emergency department.

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• PALS
• NRP required for therapists with NICU responsibilities
• Schedule & Staffing
• 12-hour night shifts.
• Typical schedule: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM.
• Every other weekend.
• Travelers are expected to work 2 of the 3 major holidays.
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed, although scheduling preferences will be accommodated when operationally possible.
• Staff may be placed on low-census/standby status when patient volume requires staffing adjustments.
• Floating to the freestanding emergency department approximately 15 minutes away may be required.
• Ideal Candidate
• The ideal candidate is a confident and adaptable RRT who:
• Provides compassionate, patient-centered respiratory care.
• Is comfortable caring for patients with varying levels of acuity.
• Has strong ventilator management skills.
• Can perform and interpret ABGs.
• Is comfortable assisting with emergency airway procedures.
• Works effectively with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Can work independently when assigned to a smaller clinical location.
• Is flexible with scheduling, floating, and changing patient-care needs.
• Maintains professionalism and sound clinical judgment in high-pressure situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.