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

Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - Pediatrics

Location

• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts
• 36 hours per week guaranteed
• 26-week contracts with guaranteed 48 hours/week (note: contract length is 13 weeks, but shift info references 26-week contracts)

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy services under general supervision for all appropriate pediatric age levels.
• Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
• Record treatment information and patient responses in electronic medical records.
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and patient monitoring.
• Act as a resource to medical staff.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned, maintained, and properly documented.
• Participate as a member of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.
• Provide age-appropriate care to pediatric patients.

Preferred Experience

• Two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred.
• Previous work experience in a children’s hospital preferred.
• No experience required to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Oklahoma.
• Minimum of 1 year of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.
• Experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures, techniques, and equipment operation/repair.
• Clinical decision-making skills related to pulmonary and cardiac care for pediatric patients.
• Ability to interpret patient information to identify needs.
• Ability to work effectively under stress.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified or required for this position.