Registered Respiratory Therapist - VA

Company: Yoh
Location: Tucson
Posted on: May 8, 2024

Job Description:

Registered Respiratory Therapists needed for a one-year contract - opportunity with VA Clinic in Southwest Tucson, AZ.



Top Skills You Should Possess:

• Candidate must have successfully completed a two-year accredited course study leading to an associate degree in respiratory therapy. -
• Candidates must possess AHA BLS certification and RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapy) licensure. What You'll Be Doing:
  • Safely and accurately initiates mechanical ventilation and makes suggestions on advanced modes of therapy.
  • Manages non-invasive ventilation.
  • Performs advanced airway management.
  • Recognizes the need for emergency measures in the most critically ill patient and performs accordingly as part of the CODE BLUE and RRT teams.
  • Demonstrates competency in artificial airway management.
  • Delivers inhaled medications using proper technique, medication dosage and delivery and monitor the patient for potential side effects, assuring the ongoing safety of the patient receiving respiratory care.
  • Correctly enters event capture and encounter data within the required timeframes.
  • Will perform outpatient duties as assigned. What You Need to Bring to the Table:
    • Clinic hours are 8:00a 4:30p Monday Friday
    • Must possess AHA BLS certification and RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapy) licensure. -
    • Ability to perform therapeutic modalities related to respiratory care.
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      Recruiter : Marine Kokoshyan
      
      Marine.Kokoshyan@yoh.com Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Visit - to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

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