Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or respiratory therapist is an individual trained in the technical aspects of respiratory care and will exhibit those skills and deliver modalities of respiratory therapy, emergent and intensive respiratory care, and diagnostic procedures. Work hours are 24 hour coverage rotational, day or night shifts, weekends, holidays and occasional overtime.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Must have an Associates degree in respiratory care or have equivalent education (certificate of completion in respiratory care)
Credentials:
Must have and maintain a current valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license from any state of the United States of America, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
Must have and maintain a current valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Certification:
Must have and maintain a current valid BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Must have and maintain a current valid Advance Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), if none, must obtain within 90 days from date of hire
Must have and maintain a current valid Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), if none, must obtain within 180 days from date of hire
Must have and maintain a current valid Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), if none, must obtain within 180 days from date of hire

Experience:
Must have official transcripts and written clinical instructor references from the attended Respiratory Care program

Other Skills and Abilities:
A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:
Positive working relationships with others
Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems
Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions
Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted

LOCATION AND LIFESTYLE:
Live and work on the beautiful Navajo Reservation, near national parks and forests, canyon country, ski area a day trip away
The unique community of Tuba City offers a culturally rich environment and a rewarding career in an underserved area
Easy drive to Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Snowbowl ski area, Las Vegas
Easy access to hiking, biking, fishing, skiing
Excellent work/life balance
Very close, collaborative professional staff

CONTACT: Byron.Bizardi@tchealth.org or call/text (928) 255-9051
Job Description & option to APPLY: https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=3842174

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