Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Oklahoma City, OK
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Nights

Required: RNs must have one year of inpatient experience minimum in the related department with the trauma level shown below                
Required: One year of travel experience is preferred but will consider six months’ travel                
Required: All Candidates are expected to Float as needed                

Required - 26-week contracts with guaranteed 48 hours/week. Previous work in Children's only hospital preferred

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - Peds - FS

Location: Not specified

Job Summary: Under general supervision, the Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide services for the Respiratory Therapy Department in a timely and efficient manner for all appropriate age levels and in all areas served by the department. Responsibilities include administering therapeutic treatments, recording treatment information, performing diagnostic testing, providing age-appropriate care, maintaining respiratory equipment, and participating in quick response teams for cardiac and respiratory arrests.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program
• 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 (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association upon hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (American Heart Association) within 3 months of hire
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential within 12 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting

Additional Information:

• Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy
• Ability to operate and repair respiratory equipment
• Clinical decision-making skills related to pulmonary and cardiac systems
• Ability to interpret patient needs and provide appropriate care
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work under stress
• Basic computer skills