Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - Peds

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - Peds
Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Duration: 3 Months+ with possible extension.
 
Work Schedule: Full Time | 12-hour shifts | 3 Days per week | 36 hours/week

Job Summary:
Under general supervision, will provide services for the Respiratory Therapy Department in a timely and efficient manner for all appropriate age levels and in all areas that are served by the department.
 
Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
• Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff.
• Records treatment information and patient’s treatment response in their computerized medical record.
• Acts as a resource person to medical staff.
• Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients.
• Provides age-appropriate care to patients.
• Ensures that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained.
• Maintains necessary respiratory therapy records.
• Performs as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.

 
Required Experience:

• Two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred.

 
Required Skills :

• Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
• Clinical decision-making skills appropriate to patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system and to the age of the patient.
• Ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient’s needs.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.
• Some computer skills.

 
Required Education:

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)

 
Required Certifications & Licensure:

• 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 issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association)