Registered Respiratory Therapist
Oklahoma City, OK
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Clinical Specialist/Professional
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Under general supervision, provide respiratory therapy services across all appropriate age levels and areas served by the department.

Essential Responsibilities

• Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff
• Record treatment information and patient responses in electronic medical records
• Serve as a resource to medical staff
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and patient monitoring
• Provide age-appropriate patient care
• Ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained
• Maintain respiratory therapy records
• Participate as a member of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests

Experience Requirements

• No experience required to apply
• Preferred: 2 years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting

Education & Certifications

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program (required)
• Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (required)
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (required)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required upon hire)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required within 3 months of hire)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be obtained within 12 months of hire

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures, techniques, and equipment operation/repair
• Clinical decision-making skills related to pulmonary and cardiac patient care across age groups
• Ability to interpret patient information to identify needs
• Ability to work effectively under stress
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good working relationships
• Basic computer skills

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / Not required