Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT

Northern Arizona Healthcare

. Provides comprehensive respiratory care services to patients across all age groups and acuity levels .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeFlagstaff • Arizona • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing respiratory care services, including advanced procedures such as mechanical ventilation management and arterial blood gas analysis. Capable of training and mentoring staff while ensuring compliance with protocols and quality assurance initiatives.

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Mechanical Ventilation ManagementArterial Blood Gas AnalysisNational Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)BLS, ACLS, PALS Certifications2 Years of Acute Care Experience

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Hard Skills

Respiratory Care ServicesAirway ManagementAdvanced Ventilation ModesVAP Protocol ComplianceNitric Oxide Delivery SystemsClinical Documentation in EMRCompetency AssessmentsChart AuditsProcess ImprovementTroubleshooting Respiratory Equipment

Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary Team CollaborationStaff MentoringOperational Issue ResolutionPatient EducationLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's Degree from an AMA Respiratory Therapy ProgramLicensed by the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care ExaminersNRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Acute CareCardiopulmonary DisordersQuality AssurancePerformance ImprovementSafety Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides comprehensive respiratory care services to patients across all age groups and acuity levels
Assesses, treats, and manages patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disorders
Performs advanced respiratory procedures, including mechanical ventilation management, arterial blood gas analysis, airway management, and advanced ventilation modes
Ensures VAP protocol compliance
Operates nitric oxide delivery systems
Completes billing paperwork and accurate clinical documentation in the EMR
Performs lead responsibilities in the absence of the lead Respiratory Therapist
Coordinates daily staffing assignments and workflow distribution
Resolves operational issues and staff concerns during assigned shifts
Serves as primary contact for interdisciplinary teams and hospital administration
Makes decisions regarding resource allocation and patient prioritization
Develops, implements, evaluates, and documents competency assessments
Conducts hands-on competency validation and provides targeted education and remediation
Orients, trains, mentors, and provides clinical guidance to respiratory therapists
Develops individualized learning plans and collaborates with education staff on orientation programs
Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
Conducts chart audits and analyzes clinical practice patterns and outcomes
Identifies process improvement opportunities and develops corrective action plans with leadership
Assembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans, and performs minor repairs on respiratory equipment
Educates patients on therapies and prescribed medications before discharge and documents understanding
Reports safety incidents, attends safety training, follows regulatory and organizational standards, and completes required training modules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree from an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program - Required
Licensed by the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners - Required
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Required
BLS, ACLS, PALS - Required
NRP required within 90 days from date of hire and/or providing care in a special care nursery
1 specialty credential ACCS, C\RPFT, NPS, Certified Asthma, Pulmonary Disease Educator Certification, or AHA Certified Instructor - Preferred
2 years of acute care experience - Required
Bachelor's Degree - preferred
No telecommuting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus available
Relocation assistance offered