Respiratory Therapist II

$10,000.00 Sign on available with 2+ years of experience! Tucson Medical Center (TMC) – Tucson, AZJoin a team where respiratory therapists practice at the top of their license across the entire hospital.

About Tucson Medical Center

Tucson Medical Center is a locally governed, nonprofit regional hospital with 600+ beds, serving Southern Arizona for more than 80 years. We are known as a leading provider for emergency and pediatric care, with ICUs for adults, children, and newborns, and comprehensive specialty services including cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, women’s and maternity care, and more.Our campus supports full-spectrum care, from birth through end of life, and our culture centers around compassionate, patient-first care and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Why This RT Role is Different

At TMC, our respiratory therapists don’t work in silos. You will care for patients across the entire facility, including:

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• Adult & Pediatric floors
• Emergency Department
• Adult & Pediatric ICUs
• Level III NICU (41-bed unit)

You’ll have exposure to:

• High-acuity ventilator management
• Airway and rapid response events across the hospital
• Neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations
• Interdisciplinary rounds and clinical decision-making

You’ll also have opportunities to grow into:

• Preceptor & mentorship roles
• Neonatal transport team participation
• Outpatient pulmonary function & sleep testing

What You’ll Do

• Deliver advanced respiratory care and life support across all patient populations
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation
• Respond to airway emergencies, codes, and rapid response events
• Perform ABGs, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic interventions
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing, and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families on disease management
• Mentor and support new RT staff