Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Arizona
Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Arizona are in strong and steady demand, concentrated across hospital systems, trauma centers, and pulmonary and sleep medicine clinics, with openings at both entry and senior levels. The heaviest hiring is in Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa, where established systems like Banner Health, Dignity Health, and Valleywise Health consistently recruit respiratory therapists. The most in-demand specialties in Arizona are critical care, neonatal and pediatric respiratory therapy, and sleep diagnostics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Florence Medical Center - 4545 N Hunt Hwy Florence, AZ 85132Category:
Therapy and RehabilitationShift:
DayDepartment:
CV Respiratory TherapyUp to $15,000 Sign On Bonus Available
Located @ Southern Ave & Crismon Rd, Mesa
Shifts 6:00am-6:30pm, rotating holidays and weekends Required
Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities:
- Sets up, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators as ordered. Makes appropriate changes as ordered. Assures the patency, stability, and location of the artificial airway. Assures adequate and appropriate humidification through the artificial airway. The therapist must be familiar with the operation of numerous different mechanical ventilators. They must also be proficient with many modes of mechanical ventilation and their applications. Assists with the transportation of mechanically ventilated patients to other patient care areas.
- Performs routine respiratory care treatments and oxygen administration in adult, pediatric, and neonatal areas. Such therapy includes, but, is not limited to aerosol therapy, nebulized medications, metered dose inhalers, flutter therapy, PEP therapy, incentive spirometry; nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning; breathing exercises, CPAP/BiPAP therapy and support, sputum induction, and oxygen analysis. The therapist describes and instructs therapies or procedures to patients and/or families in a clear and professional manner. The therapist reviews, prioritizes and readjusts their daily assignment to perform therapy in an efficient and organized manner and to provide the highest degree of patient care possible.
- Performs arterial punctures. Accurately completes a variety of blood tests including arterial blood gas analysis, co-oximetry, and electrolytes as well as the calculation of diagnostic relationships such as shunt, dead space, arterial-venous oxygen content and alveolar-arterial oxygen differences. Performs quality control and proficiency testing on analyzers and verifies and documents the results. Immediately reports and documents the results with critical values to the appropriate nurse or physician.
- Gathers materials and equipment for therapy and transports them to patient’s bedside. Examines the patient chart for appropriate and complete orders and checks the patient’s identification band to verify the patient’s identity. Mixes measures and dispenses pharmacological solutions and drugs as prescribed by the physician. Documents all mechanical ventilator parameters and changes, all respiratory treatments, tests, or appropriate respiratory monitors and the patient’s responses in the electronic or paper medical record in a timely manner, generally while performing therapy or shortly afterwards as close to the time of treatment as possible. Documents and reports delays or omissions.
- Reviews prescriptions prepared by physicians to determine completeness. Assesses the neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients; systematically uses technical skills to establish the appropriate level of respiratory care to be administered.
- Assist the physician in beside procedures as required. Takes physician’s verbal orders and transcribes appropriately.
- Performs bag and mask ventilation and maintains an adequate airway and assists with life threatening events. Attends all resuscitations and traumas as assigned.
- Performs basic pulmonary function testing, including determination of vital capacity, forced inspiratory/expiratory flows, flow volume loops, and peak flow maneuvers. Performs resting and exercise oximetry testing. Some therapists perform complete pulmonary function studies including diffusion, lung volumes, body box procedures and Pulmonary stress procedures.
- Collects soiled equipment from patient areas, transports to CV Respiratory Therapy department or appropriate cleaning area and cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and packages respiratory care equipment as needed. Performs minor trouble shooting of equipment as necessary. Recognizes when equipment needs to be repaired or have preventative maintenance performed and takes the necessary steps to resolve the issue.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Associates of a 2 year AMA approved Respiratory Care program. Required
- Bachelors of a 4 year Bachelor level or AMA approved Respiratory Care program. Preferred
- Other, >10 months experience as Respiratory Therapist Required
- 6 months, experience for Network float position Required
- 1 year, clinical experience. Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Basic Life Support BLS Certification Required
- Respiratory Care Practitioner - License, Licensed Required
- Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist - License, Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or -campus specific Preferred
- Credential from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Preferred
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Primary City/State:
Florence Medical Center - 4545 N Hunt Hwy Florence, AZ 85132Category:
Therapy and RehabilitationShift:
DayDepartment:
CV Respiratory TherapyUp to $15,000 Sign On Bonus Available
Located @ Southern Ave & Crismon Rd, Mesa
Shifts 6:00am-6:30pm, rotating holidays and weekends Required
Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities:
- Sets up, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators as ordered. Makes appropriate changes as ordered. Assures the patency, stability, and location of the artificial airway. Assures adequate and appropriate humidification through the artificial airway. The therapist must be familiar with the operation of numerous different mechanical ventilators. They must also be proficient with many modes of mechanical ventilation and their applications. Assists with the transportation of mechanically ventilated patients to other patient care areas.
- Performs routine respiratory care treatments and oxygen administration in adult, pediatric, and neonatal areas. Such therapy includes, but, is not limited to aerosol therapy, nebulized medications, metered dose inhalers, flutter therapy, PEP therapy, incentive spirometry; nasotracheal and artificial airway suctioning; breathing exercises, CPAP/BiPAP therapy and support, sputum induction, and oxygen analysis. The therapist describes and instructs therapies or procedures to patients and/or families in a clear and professional manner. The therapist reviews, prioritizes and readjusts their daily assignment to perform therapy in an efficient and organized manner and to provide the highest degree of patient care possible.
- Performs arterial punctures. Accurately completes a variety of blood tests including arterial blood gas analysis, co-oximetry, and electrolytes as well as the calculation of diagnostic relationships such as shunt, dead space, arterial-venous oxygen content and alveolar-arterial oxygen differences. Performs quality control and proficiency testing on analyzers and verifies and documents the results. Immediately reports and documents the results with critical values to the appropriate nurse or physician.
- Gathers materials and equipment for therapy and transports them to patient’s bedside. Examines the patient chart for appropriate and complete orders and checks the patient’s identification band to verify the patient’s identity. Mixes measures and dispenses pharmacological solutions and drugs as prescribed by the physician. Documents all mechanical ventilator parameters and changes, all respiratory treatments, tests, or appropriate respiratory monitors and the patient’s responses in the electronic or paper medical record in a timely manner, generally while performing therapy or shortly afterwards as close to the time of treatment as possible. Documents and reports delays or omissions.
- Reviews prescriptions prepared by physicians to determine completeness. Assesses the neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients; systematically uses technical skills to establish the appropriate level of respiratory care to be administered.
- Assist the physician in beside procedures as required. Takes physician’s verbal orders and transcribes appropriately.
- Performs bag and mask ventilation and maintains an adequate airway and assists with life threatening events. Attends all resuscitations and traumas as assigned.
- Performs basic pulmonary function testing, including determination of vital capacity, forced inspiratory/expiratory flows, flow volume loops, and peak flow maneuvers. Performs resting and exercise oximetry testing. Some therapists perform complete pulmonary function studies including diffusion, lung volumes, body box procedures and Pulmonary stress procedures.
- Collects soiled equipment from patient areas, transports to CV Respiratory Therapy department or appropriate cleaning area and cleans, disinfects, sterilizes and packages respiratory care equipment as needed. Performs minor trouble shooting of equipment as necessary. Recognizes when equipment needs to be repaired or have preventative maintenance performed and takes the necessary steps to resolve the issue.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Associates of a 2 year AMA approved Respiratory Care program. Required
- Bachelors of a 4 year Bachelor level or AMA approved Respiratory Care program. Preferred
- Other, >10 months experience as Respiratory Therapist Required
- 6 months, experience for Network float position Required
- 1 year, clinical experience. Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Basic Life Support BLS Certification Required
- Respiratory Care Practitioner - License, Licensed Required
- Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist - License, Registered Respiratory Therapist Required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or -campus specific Preferred
- Credential from National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Preferred
We're all in for your career.
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Who's Hiring
- Banner Health14
- Lincare4
- HonorHealth4
- Mayo Clinic4
- Tenet Healthcare4
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What Arizona Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered respiratory therapist jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona respiratory care license issued by the Arizona State Board of Respiratory Care Examiners
- Registered Respiratory Therapist credential earned through the National Board for Respiratory Care
- Associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy from a CAAHEP-accredited program
- Current BLS certification required and ACLS preferred for critical care settings
- Minimum one to two years of clinical experience preferred for acute care or ICU positions
- Proficiency with ventilator management, arterial blood gas interpretation, and airway clearance techniques
Registered Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered respiratory therapist in Arizona?
You must hold an active license from the Arizona State Board of Respiratory Care Examiners to practice in Arizona. The path starts with completing an accredited respiratory therapy program at an Arizona college, then passing the National Board for Respiratory Care exams to earn the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, and then applying for your Arizona state license. Most Arizona hospital systems require both the RRT credential and the state license before a candidate can be cleared to practice.
How much do registered respiratory therapists make in Arizona?
Registered respiratory therapists in Arizona earn a median of about $79,780 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,780 for the lowest 10% to over $99,180 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered respiratory therapists in Arizona?
Companies currently hiring registered respiratory therapists in Arizona include Banner Health, Lincare, and HonorHealth, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's large integrated health systems and trauma-designated hospitals account for the majority of open positions, particularly in the Phoenix metro and Tucson markets.
Which Arizona cities have the most registered respiratory therapist jobs?
The cities with the most registered respiratory therapist openings in Arizona are Phoenix, Tucson, and Mesa. Phoenix dominates the count because it is home to Banner Health, Valleywise Health, and several large acute care and specialty hospitals, while Tucson's openings are driven by Banner University Medical Center and the University of Arizona Health Network, and smaller metros reflect the spread of regional hospital campuses and outpatient respiratory clinics.
Are there remote registered respiratory therapist jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they are rare. Respiratory therapy is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact, so most positions are fully on-site. About 0% of registered respiratory therapist openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and the remote roles that do exist are typically in telehealth monitoring, respiratory care education, or clinical documentation review rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a registered respiratory therapist in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate respiratory therapist positions at large Arizona hospital systems such as Banner Health and Dignity Health, both of which hire new graduates and offer structured clinical orientation programs. Valleywise Health in Phoenix also brings on new respiratory therapists in its high-acuity settings with mentored onboarding. Candidates coming from CRT-level or respiratory therapy technician roles can move into RRT positions once they earn their NBRC credential and Arizona state license, and having ACLS alongside your BLS gives an immediate edge for acute care roles.
Where can I find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to registered respiratory therapist jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arizona openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings, find the roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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