POSITION SUMMARY: This position assumes clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities. Performs a variety of diagnostic tests of the cardiopulmonary system and to determine the effect of disease and treatment on that system. Must be capable of exercising considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients and serving as a technical resource person to the physician(s) and hospital staff regarding current practices in respiratory care regarding effective and safe methods for administering respiratory care. Works under the general supervision of the director or the direction of a resource coordinator to deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital. Must be able to adapt to the particular area of duty assignment and to perform special duties required by the assignment. Special duties may include provision of basic and advanced respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in the intensive care unit and during transport, which frequently requires making rapid decisions and assisting physicians to respond to status changes in neonatal and pediatric patients.Education Required: Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy from a AMA accredited institution, RRT, Arizona Licensure, PALS, BCLS, ACLS, NRP, Adult and Neonatal Intubation Certification (or obtain within 1 year) Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree Experience Required: 1 year of experience Experience Preferred: 3 years