About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

A Respiratory Therapist provides assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary conditions across the continuum of care. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary clinical team to deliver safe, timely, and patient-centered respiratory care.

• Provide bedside respiratory therapy (oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, airway management)
• Manage and monitor mechanical ventilation and noninvasive ventilatory support
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and support weaning protocols
• Respond to respiratory emergencies and participate in resuscitation efforts
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record and communicate status changes to the care team
• Educate patients and families on respiratory diagnoses, equipment use, and discharge instructions
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; follow infection control procedures

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Responsibilities

• Be flexible to work any assigned shift based on departmental needs (day, evening, night)
• Support scheduling models including 4x10-hour and 5x8-hour rotations as needed
• Work 40 hours per week for the duration of the assignment
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other allied health staff to ensure continuity of care

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Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
• National Board for Respiratory Care Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) entry-level certification
• Current Arizona Respiratory Therapist (RT) license (must be obtained prior to the first date of employment)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or equivalent
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications where applicable
• Basic computer literacy and documentation skills

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related healthcare field
• Previous hospital or acute-care experience
• Additional NBRC specialty credentials (e.g., RRT, Pulmonary Function Testing)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with initiative and independent judgment
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement

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Schedule & Compensation

• Employment Type: Local Contract
• Assignment Length: 11 weeks
• Hours: 40 hours per week; 8-hour shifts (flexible)
• Pay Rate: $56.00 per hour (hourly, local contract)

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Additional Details

• All respiratory therapists must hold the National Board for Respiratory Care entry-level certification (CRT) prior to their first day of employment.
• Graduate therapists must have valid permission (permanent or temporary permit) to practice with the Arizona licensing board prior to their first day of employment.
• The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential is required upon hire or by the end of one year of employment and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Additional life support certifications may be required by the site of assignment.
• This role will be performed for a confidential client in the Healthcare & Nursing industry.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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