Respiratory Therapist RRT
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma University Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Specialty: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

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

• Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
• Record treatment information and patient responses in computerized medical records.
• Serve as a resource to medical staff.
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and patient monitoring.
• Provide age-appropriate 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.

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: None required; however, 2 years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting is preferred.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required.

Education & Certifications

• 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 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.
• Ability to interpret patient information to identify needs.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Employment Type: Clinical Specialists/Professionals