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Primary City/State:

Peoria, Arizona

Department Name:

HME West Location

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.

**Banner Home Medical Equipment** is one of the top providers in Maricopa County and Pima County market in Arizona, and Weld/Larimer counties in Northern Colorado. We provide respiratory, sleep, ventilation, and other high-acuity respiratory services. Additional products and services that we provide include but are not limited to: Photo Therapy, Negative Wound Pressure Therapy, Orthotic and Prosthetics, Durable Medical Equipment, Enteral Nutrition, Ostomy, and Wound Care Supplies. We service over 100,000 customers each year and anticipate additional growth in the coming year. We are accredited by The Compliance Team (TCT) and have consistently achieved three-year certifications for all lines of service. in addition to achieving TCT certifications, we are also recognized by The Compliance Team as an exemplary provider! Join a fast-growing post-acute services agency in AZ!

Come join our team at Banner Homecare & Hospice and make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. Here, you’ll be working alongside of an energetic group of **Respiratory Therapists** that are passionate about providing exceptional care to our patients, referred to as “our Sofia’s”. In this exciting and very rewarding field of Homecare, you’ll be providing 1 on 1 clinical support thru in-service education to our Sofia’s on the following equipment: Pap; ventilator management for non-invasive as well as invasive; oximeters; apnea monitors; air compressor with trach supplies; cough assist; vest therapy; OCD w/ 1 time spot checks; these are many of the modalities that the clinical team is responsible for. **Scheduled Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm** . You will take part in the on-call rotation covering after hours and weekends. This position provides 1:1 care in a clinic and/or home setting.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position applies basic fundamental techniques of respiratory therapy to patients in a variety of health care settings.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Performs all modalities of basic respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures such as breathing treatments, lung expansion therapy, noninvasive ventilation and oxygen therapy.

2. Applies and manages mechanical ventilators with physician and/or licensed independent practitioner oversight, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.

3. Assembles, disassembles, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, cleans and performs adjustments in the applications of durable medical equipment and circuitry used in the delivery of respiratory care as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.

4. Performs basic assessment of patient’s disease process and response to therapy ordered and documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.

5. Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems and when confronted with unfamiliar situations, procedures and techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate or technical degree.

Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT). A current license in state practiced as required by state law. In the state of Nevada, all incumbents must have their Blood Gas Technologist certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. In Home Care setting, must possess valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

Must have basic knowledge of clinical techniques, applications and equipment. Must possess highly effective human relation skills necessary to interface with patients, families, staff and other healthcare personnel.

Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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