Job Description

LOCATION:  WICKENBURG, AZ

Wickenburg Community Hospital is a beautiful and sophisticated rural-access hospital located in Wickenburg, Arizona.  WCH is a 8-bed Emergency Department, 19-bed Acute department and many ancillary services.  We also have 3 Primary Care Clinics.  Here at WCH, we strive to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and care.  Join us today and let us be part of your success story.

We offer:

  • Full Benefits
  • PTO/Sick Leave
  • Wellness Benefits

Wickenburg Community Hospital is a non-profit organization and qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

The Respiratory Therapist restores patient's pulmonary function; alleviates pain; supports life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy. Will perform Respiratory Assessments, EKGs, Breathing Treatments, and assist in the E.D as directed.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Performs routine respiratory care treatments and oxygen administration.
  • Perform EKGs.
  • Describes and instructs therapies or procedures to patients and/or families in a
  • clear and professional manner.
  • Gathers materials and equipment for therapy and transports them to patient’s bedside.
  • Performs arterial punctures.
  • Assists with intubation.
  • Sets up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilator as ordered
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Current RRT Certification
  • Arizona State Respiratory Licensure
  • Minimum 3+ years of Cardio-Pulmonary experience in a hospital acute care setting.
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting.
  • Must be able to stand/walk foremost of the work day; heavy lifting.
  • Must be able to work paying close attention to detail with frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to work in a fast pace environment 
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