Nashville, Tennessee
Posted: 04-Sep-25
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 942556
Position Summary
At Phoenix Children’s, we’re excited to offer both part-time and full-time Respiratory Therapist opportunities across three convenient locations in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area for day and night shift. Whether you’re looking for flexibility or a more stable schedule, our positions cater to every career stage. You’ll be performing a range of respiratory services-including both routine and complex procedures-for pediatric patients of all ages. Responsibilities span from neonatal to adolescent care, ensuring that each day brings meaningful, hands-on impact. You’ll also be contributing to quality improvement initiatives and maintaining the high standards that define our department. To qualify, candidates must hold current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) via the NBRC, and possess (or be able to obtain) an active Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Additionally, PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification is required, with AARC membership and BLS already completed as essential prerequisites for eligibility.
What sets Phoenix Children’s apart is our strong commitment to professional growth. Our respiratory team is encouraged-and supported-to develop into critical care specialties such as the PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit), and even ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) therapy. Whether you’re interested in expanding your scope of practice or targeting advanced care environments, our institution offers structured pathways to elevate your career while delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our patients.
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
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.
Education
- Successful completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program. (Required)
Experience
- Post graduation experience in a hospital environment. (Preferred)
Certifications
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. (Required)
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). (Required)
- Able to obtain Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license by date of hire.
(Required) - American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership. (Preferred)
- Current PALS certification. (Preferred)