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Department Name: Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp
Work Shift: Night
Job Category: Clinical Care
$10,000 Sign-on Incentive Available.
You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference — and actual change in the health care industry — you belong at Banner Health. Apply today. Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care. Banner Heart Hospital is a recipient of the 2018 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award by IBM Watson Health. This award, previously known as Truven, is determined by our clinical outcomes, clinical processes, efficiency and cost for our heart attack, heart failure, PCI and CABG patients. Our outcomes reflect excellence in cardiovascular services benefiting our patients, their families, their employers and our entire community.
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist you will become an expert in your field and as you utilize your knowledge of Cardiopulmonary system to properly diagnose, assess and treat patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardio-respiratory system. Our Therapists gain a wide range of experience as they rotate through our Intensive Care Units, Rehabilitation Unit and the Pulmonary Diagnostic Laboratory. We are currently looking for a Full-Time RRT to join our night shift team! Full-Time is 36 hours/week, working 3 12’s, from 6 pm to 6:30 am. This opportunity is full-time; 36hrs/wk.; night shift. This position is eligible for an 18% night shift differential and a $3 an hour weekend differential. A minimum of one year experience in critical care is preferred. Floating to Baywood is possible.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. Located next to Banner Baywood Medical Center in east Mesa, Arizona, Banner Heart Hospital specializes in providing the most advanced cardiovascular care in an environment of clinical excellence, compassion and healing. We have the most advanced technology in the state of Arizona, with innovative and cutting-edge technologies. With 111 beds, we are one of the largest freestanding heart hospitals in the nation. We have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson-Reuters. Our facility includes a 28 bed cardiovascular intensive care unit that specialized in the recovery of surgical patients, cardiogenic shock, and CRRT. Our 60 bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit specializes in fast-paced procedural recovery and our 23 bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit specializes in surgical recovery. Our space also includes two endovascular suites, six OR suites, six cardiac Cath labs, and three electrophysiology labs.
Position Summary
This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.
Core Functions
- Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
- Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
- 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.
- Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
- Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
- Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
- May supervise department staff.
- Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies and regulatory agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate or technical degree.
- Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017.
- 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.
- Banner Registry positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- In Home Care setting, must posses valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
- Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
- 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.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Primary City/State: Mesa, Arizona
Department Name: Respiratory Thrpy-Hosp
Work Shift: Night
Job Category: Clinical Care
$10,000 Sign-on Incentive Available.
You have a place in the health care industry. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference — and actual change in the health care industry — you belong at Banner Health. Apply today. Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care. Banner Heart Hospital is a recipient of the 2018 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals award by IBM Watson Health. This award, previously known as Truven, is determined by our clinical outcomes, clinical processes, efficiency and cost for our heart attack, heart failure, PCI and CABG patients. Our outcomes reflect excellence in cardiovascular services benefiting our patients, their families, their employers and our entire community.
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist you will become an expert in your field and as you utilize your knowledge of Cardiopulmonary system to properly diagnose, assess and treat patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardio-respiratory system. Our Therapists gain a wide range of experience as they rotate through our Intensive Care Units, Rehabilitation Unit and the Pulmonary Diagnostic Laboratory. We are currently looking for a Full-Time RRT to join our night shift team! Full-Time is 36 hours/week, working 3 12’s, from 6 pm to 6:30 am. This opportunity is full-time; 36hrs/wk.; night shift. This position is eligible for an 18% night shift differential and a $3 an hour weekend differential. A minimum of one year experience in critical care is preferred. Floating to Baywood is possible.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life. Located next to Banner Baywood Medical Center in east Mesa, Arizona, Banner Heart Hospital specializes in providing the most advanced cardiovascular care in an environment of clinical excellence, compassion and healing. We have the most advanced technology in the state of Arizona, with innovative and cutting-edge technologies. With 111 beds, we are one of the largest freestanding heart hospitals in the nation. We have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson-Reuters. Our facility includes a 28 bed cardiovascular intensive care unit that specialized in the recovery of surgical patients, cardiogenic shock, and CRRT. Our 60 bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit specializes in fast-paced procedural recovery and our 23 bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit specializes in surgical recovery. Our space also includes two endovascular suites, six OR suites, six cardiac Cath labs, and three electrophysiology labs.
Position Summary
This position independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings.
Core Functions
- Performs all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
- Applies and manages mechanical ventilators in collaboration with physicians and/or licensed independent practitioners, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition, patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
- 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.
- Performs pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing as prescribed in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
- Performs patient assessments and evaluates patient response to care provided, making recommendations to physicians regarding the plan of care, appropriate use of respiratory therapy and modification of therapy as clinical condition changes. Documents therapy provided in an accurate and complete manner in accordance with established department/hospital policies and procedures.
- Communicates and collaborates with resource staff in formulating care plans, recommendations for change in therapy and identification/resolution of problems.
- May supervise department staff.
- Independently provides respiratory care, pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing to patients in a variety of health care settings. May be assigned to a variety of areas throughout the system where respiratory care is needed. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies and regulatory agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate or technical degree.
- Proof of having passed the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). RRT required for all new hires to the position after October 1, 2015. Incumbents in the position as of October 1, 2015 must possess their RRT by October 1, 2017.
- 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.
- Banner Registry positions require a minimum of one year experience in an acute care hospital setting. Experience must include working in an acute care setting within the past 12 months as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the specialty area.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
- In Home Care setting, must posses valid drivers license and be eligible for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.
- Must be knowledgeable of clinical techniques, applications and equipment as typically obtained through one year of clinical experience.
- 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.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Registered Respiratory Therapist
Target hospitals with existing visa programs
Large hospital systems like Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, and Johns Hopkins regularly sponsor healthcare professionals. Check their career pages for visa sponsorship mentions or contact their international recruitment teams directly.
Emphasize NBRC certification prominence
National Board for Respiratory Care certification strengthens your H-1B case by demonstrating specialized knowledge. Employers can more easily justify the specialty occupation requirement with recognized professional credentials.
Consider rural and underserved areas
Hospitals in rural areas often struggle to fill respiratory therapist positions and may be more willing to sponsor visas. These facilities frequently participate in J-1 waiver programs for healthcare professionals.
Network through professional associations
The American Association for Respiratory Care hosts conferences where you can meet employers directly. Many hospitals recruit internationally at these events and understand the visa sponsorship process for respiratory therapists.
Highlight specialized respiratory therapy skills
Experience with ventilator management, sleep studies, pulmonary function testing, or critical care strengthens your application. Specialized skills make the specialty occupation argument clearer to USCIS.
Consider healthcare staffing agencies
Some staffing agencies specialize in placing international healthcare workers and handle visa sponsorship. They maintain relationships with hospitals nationwide and understand immigration requirements for respiratory therapists.
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Do I need a 4-year degree to get H-1B sponsorship as a Registered Respiratory Therapist?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or related field, but some accept associate degrees with extensive clinical experience. The three-years-experience-for-one-year-education rule can help bridge gaps. NBRC certification strengthens your case regardless of degree level, as it demonstrates specialized knowledge required for respiratory care.
Which visa types work best for Registered Respiratory Therapists?
H-1B is most common for permanent positions, while J-1 exchange visitor programs serve rural or underserved areas through Conrad 30 waivers. TN visa works for Canadian and Mexican citizens. O-1 is possible for respiratory therapists with extraordinary achievements in research or specialized clinical areas like ECMO or advanced ventilator management.
What makes respiratory therapy qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Respiratory therapy requires specialized training in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical equipment operation that's directly tied to the degree field. NBRC certification, state licensing requirements, and the clinical complexity of ventilator management and life support systems help establish the specialty occupation criteria for USCIS review.
How long does visa sponsorship typically take for respiratory therapists?
H-1B processing ranges from 3-8 months depending on premium processing and USCIS workload. Hospital employers often start the process 6-12 months before your intended start date. J-1 programs can move faster, sometimes within 2-3 months. Factor in credential evaluation, state licensing, and NBRC certification verification time.
Can I change employers easily on an H-1B as a respiratory therapist?
Yes, through H-1B portability rules, but the new employer must file a new petition before you start working. Healthcare employers understand this process since they frequently hire international professionals. You can start working once the new petition is filed, not when it's approved, which provides flexibility for job changes.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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