Posting Note: Full-time, Part-time and Primetime Peak Season Staffing positions available. Current RRT credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care required. Must hold a current AZ Respiratory Care Practitioner license and BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine while developing into more 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. This position is generally a new graduate or someone with less than one year of respiratory experience. A Respiratory Care Practitioner I is expected to meet Respiratory Care Practitioner II status by the end of the 1st year of employment.

• Family-Centered care that focuses on the need of the child first and values the family as an important member of the care team
• Excellence in clinical care, service and communication
• Collaborative within our institution and with others who share our mission and goals
• Leadership that set the standard for pediatric health care today and innovations of the future
• Accountability to our patients, community and each other for providing the best in the most cost-effective way.

1. 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. Demonstrating abilities in troubleshooting interventions and equipment while recognizing limitations and the need to request assistance from a senior staff member.
2. 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.
3. Interprets and communicates basic patient data, seeking assistance in complex situations.
   • 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.
4. Assesses patients' clinical status, evaluates progress towards goals, and recommends courses of action. Recognizes higher acuity situations and partners with senior staff members to develop skill level.
   • Displays personal accountability to locate and follow policy, procedure, and competency references. Makes recommendations based on literature, best practices, and available evidence.
5. Analyzes basic situations and applies appropriate judgment and critical thinking for problem resolution. Recognizes limitations and takes the initiative to seek assistance from senior staff members.
   • Communicates experiences, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities to the appropriate personnel. Completes occurrence reports as appropriate.
6. 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 self development and obtaining patient experiences for advancement.
7. Works effectively in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities. Developing appropriate leadership skills to instill trust and credibility.
   • Intervenes appropriately and seeks assistance in urgent and emergent situations. Actively engaged in patient care planning with the health care team.
8. 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.
9. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.