PRN Respiratory Therapist (RT) – Hospice

Dependable Hospice | Tucson & Nogales, AZ

Position Type: PRN (As Needed) 

Location: Field-Based in Tucson 

Remote Support for Nogales

Join Our Compassionate Hospice Team!

Dependable Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join our hospice team on a PRN basis.

This unique opportunity allows you to provide hands-on respiratory care to hospice patients throughout the Tucson area while offering remote respiratory support to our Nogales hospice team.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who understands the importance of comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients receiving end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person respiratory assessments and provide respiratory therapy services to hospice patients throughout Tucson.

• Provide remote respiratory consultations, guidance, and support for our Nogales hospice team.

• Assist with oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, and respiratory equipment recommendations.

• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary hospice team members to develop individualized care plans.

• Support respiratory symptom management with a focus on patient comfort and quality of life.

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.

• Communicate changes in patient respiratory status to the appropriate clinical team members.

Qualifications

• Current Arizona Respiratory Care Practitioner license.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.

• Previous hospice, home health, or related clinical experience preferred.

• Strong assessment, communication, and patient education skills.

• Ability to work independently in the field and collaborate remotely with clinical teams.

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

What We Offer

• Competitive PRN compensation.

• Flexible scheduling based on patient needs.

• Supportive and collaborative hospice team.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Work Location

Tucson: In-person patient visits throughout the Tucson service area.

Nogales: Remote respiratory support and consultation. Routine travel to Nogales is not required.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most!

If you are a compassionate Respiratory Therapist who is passionate about providing comfort-focused care, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join the Dependable Hospice team!

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