Lead - Respiratory Therapist

Company: Tenet-AZ Region
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: March 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Tenet-AZ Region is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead for a job in Phoenix, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Respiratory Therapist - Discipline: Allied Health Professional - Duration: Ongoing - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours - Employment Type: Staff /n Position Summary /n Provides respiratory therapy to patients are ordered by physicians. Performs all types of Respiratory Care including diagnostic testing, treadmills, complete PFTs, ABG machine maintenance, and Hemodynamics. - Performs all types of general floor therapies and 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 and train staff, students, and orientees. 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. Ability to precept and train staff, students, and orientees. Able to actively take a leadership role to meet the needs of the department. Minimum Requirements - Education: - Completion of formal two year respiratory education program which meets requirements for certification (CRT) OR registration (RRT) Preferred Requirements - 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. - Experience - Acute care and ICU experience preferred. LI-CB4 Tenet AZ Job ID 2503032589. Posted job title: Lead Respiratory Therapist (RT)

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