Respiratory Care Practitioner II Seasonal

This Respiratory Care Practitioner II Seasonal position is with Phoenix Children's in Phoenix, AZ. Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s is seeking experienced Respiratory Therapists for seasonal Respiratory Care Practitioner II opportunities at the Thomas Campus from September through May. Seasonal positions are available at 0.6 and 0.9 FTE and offer a flat rate per hour; benefits are not included. Team members will work 12-hour day or night shifts, with rotating weekend coverage. Seasonal Respiratory Therapists will provide bedside care across pediatric Med-Surg, Emergency Department, PICU, NICU, CVICU, and other critical care areas based on experience and validated competencies. Responsibilities include reviewing patient assignments, laboratory results and blood gases, completing respiratory assessments and treatments, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, monitoring patient response, and providing shift handoff. Qualified candidates must hold an active RRT credential through the NBRC, an active Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and current BLS certification. PALS, NRP, pediatric bedside experience, critical care experience, and mechanical ventilation competency are preferred. This position facilitates and administers respiratory care, including routine and 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.