Respiratory Care Practitioner, RRT

Northern Arizona Healthcare

Respiratory Care Practitioner treating pulmonary patients at Northern Arizona Healthcare in Flagstaff. Managing respiratory treatments, ventilators, testing, documentation, and patient education.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeFlagstaff • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in treating patients with pulmonary disorders, including the ability to perform ABG punctures, administer respiratory treatments, and set ventilator parameters. Maintains compliance with safety standards and regulations while ensuring accurate documentation and patient education.

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Associate's Degree in Respiratory TherapyLicensed by Arizona Board of Respiratory Care ExaminersNational Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)BLS, ACLS, PALS CertificationsAbility to Perform ABG Punctures

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Hard Skills

ABG PuncturesPharmacological Solutions AdministrationVentilator Parameter SettingE.T. Tube PlacementEMR DocumentationRespiratory Equipment MaintenancePatient EducationTreatment Plan DesignVital Signs RecordingGas Level Assessment

Soft Skills

Patient CommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailProblem-SolvingSafety Awareness

Tools & Technologies

Midas/RDE ToolRespiratory EquipmentElectronic Medical Record (EMR) System

Certifications & Qualifications

BLSACLSPALSNRP

Industry Keywords

Pulmonary DisordersAsthmaCOPDPneumoniaRespiratory CarePatient Safety StandardsHospital PoliciesState and Federal Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Treat patients with pulmonary disorders including asthma, COPD, collapsed lungs, and pneumonia
Meet with patients, diagnose ailments, design treatment plans, and conduct tests assessing lung capacity and gas levels
Perform ABG punctures according to NAH policy
Prepare and administer pharmacological solutions and respiratory treatments as prescribed, monitoring effectiveness
Record vital signs, breath sounds, ventilator status, mental status, and treatment responses
Identify patients and verify orders before administering treatment or respiratory care
Set ventilator parameters according to established protocols and doctors' orders
Perform or assist with proper E.T. tube placement while minimizing trauma
Complete billing paperwork and timely, accurate documentation in the EMR
Assemble, disassemble, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and perform minor repairs on equipment
Educate patients on therapies and prescribed medications before discharge and document their understanding
Report safety incidents through the Midas/RDE tool and attend safety training
Maintain current certifications and complete mandatory company modules and job-specific training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree from an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program - Required
Licensed by the Arizona Board of Respiratory Care Examiners - Required
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Required
BLS, ACLS, PALS - Required
NRP - Required within 90 days from date of hire and/or providing care in special care nursery
One year of experience - Preferred
No call required
Ability to perform ABG punctures
Ability to administer prescribed pharmacological solutions and respiratory treatments
Ability to set ventilator parameters according to protocols and doctors' orders
Ability to place or assist with placing E.T. tubes
Ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and perform minor repairs on respiratory equipment
Ability to complete accurate EMR documentation and billing paperwork
Ability to comply with hospital policies, safety standards, and applicable state and federal regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Regular full-time schedule at 0.900 FTE / 36 hours
Night schedule