Job: BSS RRT Travel Team: West Valley

Location: US-AZ-Mesa
Posted Date: 10/28/2009
Shift: Varied
Category: Respiratory Therapists - Positions
Department: BCCM
Facility: Banner Professional Registry
Position Type: Banner Registry-RA
Shift Hours: Varied
Hours Per Week: varied

Overview: To assist with our Winter needs we have assignments available starting in November to work as an RRT here in PhoenixThis position is for Banner facilities on the West Side of PhoenixWe are looking for both day and Night staffThe Travel Team position may not be located at one facility rather you may be expected to work as needed at multiple facilities on the West Side of PhoenixThis Travel position is based through Banner Staffing Services a division of Banner a division of. Banner Health.BSS is dedicated to providing personal attention and professional support for its employees. Our travelers enjoy short-term assignments throughout the western United States. Banner Travelers receiveCompetitive wagesCompletion BonusReferral BonusRelocation PayPrivate HousingHealth/Dental InsuranceLife InsuranceLicense Reimbursement403 (b)Flexible SchedulesSystem-wide Assignment OpportunitiesEducational OpportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgramECHO (Employee wellness program)Employee Perks• Discount Entertainment tickets• Restaurant discounts• Shopping discounts• Auto Purchase Plan Banner Professional Travel requires:• A minimum of 1-2 years of hospital experience in the desired work setting• Recent / current experience required (with the past year)• Current license and certifications• Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment (including drug screen)• Completion of employment, criminal and education background check Responsibilities: This position is responsible for independently providing respiratory care and diagnostic testing to patients with respiratory and/or cardiac disorders. The practitioner will understand and apply fundamental techniques of respiratory therapy, conduct assessments and make recommendations regarding care for adult, adolescent, pediatric and neonatal patients in an acute care setting and/or to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in skilled nursing and resident care facilities, dependent on area of assignment. Service Excellence is demonstrated by consistently exhibiting the BHA Service Standards in the performance of this job.bprbsst

Requires a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with a current Arizona license as a Respiratory Care practitioner. Must perform competently and independently in all basic and advanced respiratory procedures. BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification preferred. Effective human relations skills are necessary to interface with patients, families and healthcare personnel. Minimum of 18- nbsp; months Clinical experience. Not including clinical placements or time spent under supervision or preceptorship PRFIVE5