Registered Respiratory Therapist

Company: Tenet-AZ Region
Location: Glendale
Posted on: February 10, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a job in Glendale, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours - Employment Type: Staff /n Up to $7,500 Bonus Based on Eligibility /n Position Summary /n Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians. Works on cases that are more complex. Trains and Mentors staff. Performs all types of Respiratory Care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, hemodynamics, special procedures and ENGs. Performs procedures required in the specialty areas, i.e. ICU, PACU, etc. Performs assessment and treatment of the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient. Ability to precept students, and orientees. - Plans and organizes workload. Monitors work assignments, rescheduling, cancellations and coordinating workflow with staff members. Assists in maintaining staff competencies and training. Trains and mentors Therapists. - Regularly participates in the decision making process of the department, staff meeting attendance, committee participation, etc. Re-adjusts workload appropriately. - Carries out treatment needs by patient that is age appropriate Administers all modes of routine respiratory care services, i.e. SVN, IPPB therapy, all O2 therapies. Completes/documents patient care assessment and response to therapy. Consistently documents all therapies and care provided according to hospital P&P. - Performs PFT testing, EKGs, and Stress testing, special procedures and reports results in an accurate and timely manner. Assist with the discharge planning process, i.e., set up home care and participate in discharge planning meeting with the patient care team. - Performs diagnostic tests such as simple spirometry, pulmonary function, and pulse oximetry. - Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned - Special Skills: - Must have understanding of the general principles of asepsis and infection control practices, including isolation. - Knowledge of volume ventilators and understanding of patient hemodynamics. - Excellent customer service skills. - Computer skills preferred. - Minimum Requirements: - Education: Completion of formal two year respiratory education program which meets requirements for certification (CRT) and registration (RRT). - Experience: Two years in Respiratory. - Licensure/Certifications: Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Arizona and CPR. As required by facility: ACLS, PALS and NRP required within 12 months of employment. - Preferred Requirements: - Experience: - Acute care and ICU, hemodynamic, PFT, and cardiology experience preferred. - Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees. - Able to actively take a leadership role to meet the needs of the department. LI-TW2 Tenet AZ Job ID 2603001085. Posted job title: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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