Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s is excited to begin building our Respiratory Therapy team for the future East Valley Campus! We are seeking experienced Respiratory Therapists for full-time day and night shift opportunities who are passionate about pediatric care and interested in helping launch a brand-new pediatric hospital campus.

Candidates selected for these positions will initially train and work at our Thomas Campus while preparing for the East Valley opening. The projected opening timeline is early 2027 and may be adjusted based on operational needs. Team members hired for East Valley will transition to the new campus once operations begin.

Respiratory Therapists at Phoenix Children’s provide comprehensive respiratory care services to pediatric patients ranging from neonates through adolescents. This includes performing routine and advanced respiratory procedures while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity environments.

Preferred Qualifications for East Valley Candidates
NICU experience preferred
Labor & Delivery experience preferred
NRP certification preferred
Candidates without NRP must obtain certification within 6 months of hire
Phoenix Children’s can assist with NRP attainment
Pediatric respiratory care experience preferred
Required Qualifications
Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC
Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license (or ability to obtain prior to hire)
Ability to complete training at the Thomas Campus before transitioning to East Valley
Professional Growth Opportunities

Phoenix Children’s is committed to supporting career growth and specialty development. Respiratory Therapists have opportunities to expand their expertise in:

NICU
PICU
CVICU
Emergency Department
Transport
ECMO

This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare system and help shape the future of respiratory care at our newest campus while receiving extensive training, mentorship, and support from our established Thomas Campus team.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Please Note: New graduate Respiratory Therapists are encouraged to apply for opportunities at the Thomas Campus. East Valley positions are focused on experienced Respiratory Therapists with a strong interest in pediatric specialty care.

This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine and complex procedures, using a wide variety of techniques and equipment. Ensures care meets quality standards established by the hospital, department and regulatory agencies and maintains all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care to all ages of patients from neonate to adolescent. This position also participates in executing quality improvement initiatives.

• Safely performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards, procedural guidelines, and policies.
  
  Applies knowledge and understanding of the proper and safe use of all Respiratory Care interventions and related equipment. Successfully completes initial competency validations and ongoing re-validations. Troubleshoots interventions and equipment as it applies to various patient care situations.
• Interacts with and explains care modalities to patients, families, and the health care team in an understandable manner based on individual diversity and learning styles.
  
  Introduces oneself to the family, patient, and health care team. Displays a positive customer relations attitude.
• Accurately and reliably interprets and communicates patient data.
  
  Consistently provides thorough patient clinical status reports to applicable members of the health care team using effective communication methods. Displays a level of inquiry and self development.
• Assesses patients clinical status, evaluates progress towards goals, and recommends courses of action.
  
  Displays personal accountability to locate and follow policy, procedure, and competency references. Makes recommendations based on literature, best practices, and available evidence.
• Analyzes critical situations and applies appropriate judgment and critical thinking for problem resolution.
  
  Communicates experiences, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities to the appropriate personnel. Completes occurrence reports as appropriate.
• Continuously improves and takes the initiative to develop knowledge and skills through appropriate learning experiences and opportunities.
  
  Attends educational offerings, departmental meetings, and stays appraised of departmental and hospital communication. Personally accountable for ongoing self development in advances related to respiratory care.
• Works effectively in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities. Displays appropriate leadership skills to instill trust and credibility.
  
  Intervenes appropriately in urgent and emergent situations. Actively engaged in patient care planning with the health care team.
• Manages multiple priorities and applies effective time management skills, using downtime for work related activities.
  
  Ensures timely and accurate patient care and billing documentation. Communicates assignment changes in a timely fashion. Maintains an acceptable level of productivity.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.
  

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable