Traveler Respiratory Therapist

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 9/23/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesJuniorWebsite

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 patient education. Holds necessary certifications and licenses, ensuring compliance with respiratory care standards and protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) LicenseRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) CertificationArterial Blood Gas Analysis

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Ventilator OperationOxygen AdministrationPulmonary Function TestingArterial PuncturesQuality Control TestingPatient AssessmentBag-and-Mask VentilationTherapeutic Objective EvaluationRespiratory Care TreatmentPatient Documentation

Soft Skills

Patient InstructionCommunication with FamiliesTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Respiratory Care EquipmentAnalyzersMedical Records Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Industry Keywords

Respiratory DiseaseCritical CareTherapeutic ObjectivesMechanical VentilationPatient CareClinical ExperienceQuality ControlProficiency TestingRespiratory Therapy

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 physicians’ verbal orders in the medical record
Operate and monitor mechanical ventilators and make ordered changes
Maintain artificial airway patency, stability, location, and humidification
Assist with transportation of mechanically ventilated patients
Perform routine respiratory care treatments and oxygen administration in adult, pediatric, and neonatal areas
Describe and instruct patients and families on therapies and procedures
Perform arterial punctures, arterial blood gas analysis, co-oximetry, electrolytes, and related calculations
Perform quality control and proficiency testing on analyzers and document results
Gather, transport, clean, disinfect, sterilize, package, troubleshoot, and coordinate repair or maintenance of respiratory equipment
Assess patients and determine the appropriate level of respiratory care
Assist physicians with bedside procedures and transcribe verbal orders
Perform bag-and-mask ventilation, maintain airways, and assist with life-threatening events
Attend assigned resuscitations and traumas
Perform basic and, for some therapists, complete pulmonary function testing
Document ventilator parameters, respiratory treatments, tests, monitoring, and patient responses in medical records
Perform other duties as assigned

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
Bachelors 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
Medical/Dental/Vision/PTO eligible
Shift/Weekend differentials
Self-Scheduling
Upon converting to Core Staff; eligible for any HonorHealth sign-on bonus