Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The Children's Hospital

Job Title

Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - Peds

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Employment Type

Staffing - Supplier Sourced

Contract Length

Approximately 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy services under general supervision for all appropriate age levels.
• 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.
• Deliver age-appropriate care to patients.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license.
• Two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred (no minimum required).
• 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 under stress and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Basic computer skills.

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience required.