Respiratory Therapist

As our Respiratory Therapist, you will join an established team of RTs who share your passion for delivering highly specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients experiencing breathing issues. You'll be instrumental in providing a range of treatments from breathing techniques and nebulizer treatments to ventilator management, oxygen therapies, and external ventilation support.

Every day you will apply your keen assessment skills and critical thinking to manage diverse patient needs, develop and execute effective care plans, and ensure calm, focused intervention in both routine and emergent situations.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, unwavering calm under pressure, and the ability to anticipate outcomes. Your dedication to patient well-being and exceptional problem-solving abilities will drive success in this vital role.

• Performs full range of basic respiratory care and oxygen rounds (where applicable) for all patient populations.
• Performs and documents a complete patient assessment including (but not limited to) vital signs, breath sounds, cough, and respiratory pattern with each ventilator system check and with each treatment.
• Checks all equipment and respiratory modalities (including invasive and non-invasive), maintains alarms and documents accurately and completely.
• Performs ABGs utilizing 2 patient identifiers, properly handles blood specimens, reports critical values, and maintains blood gas lab logs (where applicable).
• Accurately completes patient billing.
• Correctly charges, labels, and discards medications.

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies or
• High School GED General Studies
• Graduate of an AMA Respiratory Therapy Program
• Respiratory Care Practitioner: AZ
• Certified Respiratory Therapist
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program, within 90 Days 

Preferred

• Registered Respiratory Therapist

Hello Humankindness

Where You'll Make a Difference: St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center

Imagine a place where cutting-edge healthcare meets genuine compassion. A place where innovation isn't just a buzzword, but the foundation for how we deliver care. That place is St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center, and we're looking for passionate individuals like you to join our growing family.

Located conveniently off Loop 101 and Glendale Avenue in Glendale, Arizona, St. Joseph's Westgate is a centerpiece of Dignity Health’s exciting West Valley expansion. This is your chance to be at the forefront of a revolutionary approach to healthcare delivery, built on the vision of "Partnering with patients, physicians, employees and communities to improve the health of all we serve."

What sets us apart?

• A Culture of Partnership and Humankindness: At Westgate, you'll be part of a team that truly believes in collaboration. We actively partner with patients and physicians to craft a seamless continuum of care, embodying Dignity Health’s powerful "humankindness movement" in every interaction. 
• Innovating for the Future: Our state-of-the-art, 60,000 square foot, 24 bed inpatient hospital is built for tomorrow’s healthcare needs. Westgate is designed with patient safety, satisfaction, and medical efficiency in mind. 
• The Power of a World-Class Network: Westgate is connected to the profound expertise of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. This means access to a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education, and research, including internationally renowned institutions like the Barrow Neurological Institute and a Level I Trauma Center. 
• Opportunity for Growth: With future plans for expansion, your career at Westgate will evolve alongside us. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and contribute to shaping the future of healthcare in the West Valley.

If you're looking for more than just a job – if you want to be part of a team that’s redefining healthcare with compassion, innovation, and a commitment to partnership – then St. Joseph's Westgate Medical Center is where you belong. Come make a tangible difference in the lives of our patients and community.