Traveler Respiratory Therapist, 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 9/23/2026full-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 patient education in respiratory therapies. Holds necessary certifications and licenses, ensuring compliance with industry standards in respiratory care.

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

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Hard Skills

Mechanical VentilationArterial PunctureBlood Gas AnalysisCo-OximetryPulmonary Function TestingOximetry TestingQuality Control TestingPatient AssessmentTherapeutic Treatment AdministrationEquipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

Patient EducationCommunicationTeam CollaborationInstructional Skills

Tools & Technologies

Respiratory Care EquipmentMechanical VentilatorsDiagnostic Analyzers

Certifications & Qualifications

Basic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Credential from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Industry Keywords

Respiratory CareCritical CareNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Therapeutic ObjectivesPatient Care Areas

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
Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators; make ordered changes and 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 related diagnostic calculations
Perform quality control and proficiency testing on analyzers; verify, document, and report results, including critical values
Gather and transport equipment, verify orders and patient identity, prepare prescribed pharmacological solutions, and document treatments and patient responses
Assess neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients and establish the appropriate level of respiratory care
Assist physicians with bedside procedures and transcribe verbal orders
Perform bag-and-mask ventilation, maintain airways, and attend resuscitations and traumas
Perform basic and, where applicable, complete pulmonary function testing and oximetry testing
Clean, disinfect, sterilize, package, troubleshoot, and coordinate repair or preventative maintenance 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
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
Proficiency operating numerous mechanical ventilators and mechanical ventilation modes
Ability to perform arterial puncture, blood gas analysis, co-oximetry, electrocardiograms, electrolytes, and basic pulmonary function testing

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