RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner - Adult Respiratory - Nights - PRN

OU Health
US - Oklahoma - Edmond
January 13, 2025

Position Title:
RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner - Adult Respiratory - Nights - PRN

Department:
Respiratory Care

General Description:

Under general supervision, will provide services for the Respiratory Therapy Department in a timely and efficient manner for all appropriate age levels and in all areas that are served by the department.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff
Records treatment information and patient's treatment response in their computerized medical record
Acts as a resource person to medical staff
Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients
Provides age appropriate care to patients
Ensures that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained
Maintains necessary respiratory therapy records
Performs as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests
General Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program.

Experience: Two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred but not required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 3 months of hire.

Special Requirement: If hired without current registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care, incumbents must receive at a minimum the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential within 90 days of hire. The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be received within 12 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment. Clinical decision making skills appropriate to patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system and to the age of the patient. Ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient's needs. Ability to work under stress. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff. Some computer skills.

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