Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Oklahoma City, OK
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - Pediatrics

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) - Pediatrics

Contract Length: 27 weeks

Job Description

Under general supervision, provide respiratory therapy services across all appropriate pediatric age levels and department areas. Responsibilities include:

• 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 respiratory 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience

• No prior experience required.
• Preferred: 2 years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting.

Education & Licensure

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required within 12 months of hire.
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• 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.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures, techniques, and equipment operation/repair.
• Clinical decision-making skills related to pulmonary and cardiac patient care.
• 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.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position.