Respiratory Therapist – Traveler, Nights

HonorHealth

. Set up, operate, and administer respiratory care equipment and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease in general floor and critical care areas .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesJunior💰 $2,943 per weekWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and administering respiratory care equipment, performing diagnostic procedures, and providing therapeutic interventions for patients across all age groups. Proficient in documenting patient care and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal respiratory health outcomes.

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Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - LicenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) - CertificationMechanical Ventilator OperationArterial Blood Gas Analysis

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Hard Skills

Respiratory Care Equipment OperationMechanical Ventilator MonitoringOxygen AdministrationPulmonary Function StudiesPatient AssessmentQuality Control TestingBag-Mask VentilationTherapeutic Objective EvaluationTranscribing Physician OrdersPatient Education

Soft Skills

CommunicationPatient InstructionTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Respiratory Care AnalyzersMedical Records Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) - CertificationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - CertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - CertificationNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Industry Keywords

Respiratory Disease TreatmentCritical CareAdult CarePediatric CareNeonatal Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up, operate, and administer respiratory care equipment and procedures for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease in general floor and critical care areas
Evaluate therapeutic objectives and outcomes and transcribe physician verbal orders in the medical record
Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust mechanical ventilators as ordered
Maintain artificial airway patency, stability, location, and humidification
Transport mechanically ventilated patients to other patient care areas
Perform respiratory care treatments and oxygen administration in adult, pediatric, and neonatal areas
Explain and instruct patients and families on therapies and procedures
Perform arterial punctures, arterial blood gas analysis, co-oximetry, electrolytes, and other blood tests
Perform quality control and proficiency testing on analyzers and document results
Gather, verify, mix, measure, and dispense prescribed therapy materials, medications, and equipment
Document ventilator parameters, respiratory treatments, tests, monitors, and patient responses in medical records
Assess neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients and determine appropriate respiratory care
Assist physicians with bedside procedures and transcribe verbal orders
Perform bag-mask ventilation, maintain airways, and assist with life-threatening events, resuscitations, and traumas
Perform basic and, for some therapists, complete pulmonary function studies
Collect, clean, disinfect, sterilize, package, troubleshoot, and arrange maintenance or repair of respiratory care equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associates of a 2 year AMA approved Respiratory Care program. Required
6 months experience for Network float position Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification Certification Required
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - License Licensed Required
Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - License Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
Bachelor's of a 4 year Bachelor level or AMA approved Respiratory Care program. Preferred
1 year clinical experience Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Certification Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or -campus specific Preferred
Credential from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

13 week assignments; with potential up to 3 extensions
Earn up to $2943.00 weekly
Medical/Dental/Vision/PTO eligible
Shift/Weekend differentials
Self-Scheduling
Upon converting to Core Staff; eligible for any HonorHealth sign-on bonus