Abrazo West Campus Hospital in Goodyear, Arizona is recruiting a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to serve as a clinical and operational anchor for its respiratory therapy department at a 200-bed acute care facility that includes a Level I Trauma Center, ICU, PACU, obstetrics, cardiovascular care, and orthopedics. This lead-level role carries both hands-on clinical responsibility across the full patient age spectrum — neonatal through geriatric — and a formal leadership function that includes workflow coordination, staff precepting, and departmental decision-making. The West Valley location offers a high-acuity, technology-forward environment with the da Vinci Xi surgical platform and the Loop-X imaging system on campus.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
- Note: benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- 200-bed acute care hospital serving the West Valley communities of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area
- Level I Trauma Center with full acute care service lines including ICU, PACU, obstetrics, cardiovascular care, and orthopedics
- Advanced surgical technology on campus: da Vinci Xi robotic surgical platform and Loop-X intraoperative imaging system
- Full diagnostic respiratory scope: simple spirometry, complete pulmonary function testing (PFTs), pulse oximetry, ABG machine maintenance, EKGs, EEGs, treadmill stress testing, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Arterial line insertion performed following appropriate training and certification
- Routine respiratory care services across all modalities: SVN, IPPB therapy, all oxygen therapies, and all modes of mechanical ventilation including volume ventilators
- Patient population spans newborn (including NRP-level neonatal care), pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
- Lead role includes planning and organizing departmental workload, monitoring assignments, rescheduling, cancellations, and real-time workflow coordination with staff
- Active participation in discharge planning: home care setup and interdisciplinary discharge planning meetings
- Precepting and training responsibilities for staff, students, and new orientees
- Participation in departmental decision-making, staff meetings, and committee work
Qualifications
- Completion of a formal two-year respiratory education program meeting requirements for Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing
- Active Arizona Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license required
- Current CPR certification required at time of hire
- ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required within 12 months of employment
- Demonstrated knowledge of volume ventilators and patient hemodynamics
- Ability to take an active leadership role in meeting departmental needs, including precepting staff, students, and orientees
- Acute care and ICU experience preferred
- Computer proficiency preferred; strong understanding of asepsis, infection control, and isolation practices required
About the Community
Goodyear is one of the fastest-growing cities in the West Valley of metropolitan Phoenix — offering a lower cost of living than central Phoenix while maintaining easy access to the full amenities of a major Sun Belt metro. The area features year-round sunshine, proximity to the White Tank Mountain Regional Park, spring training baseball, and a rapidly expanding dining and retail corridor. Families benefit from highly rated schools and new residential development, making Goodyear a compelling destination for clinicians seeking suburban quality of life within reach of a world-class city.