Registered Respiratory Therapist - $23-29 per hour
Company: Tenet-AZ Region
Location: Glendale
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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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 Up to $10,000 Bonus Based
on Eligibility Position Summary 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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