Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - FS

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 noninvasive 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 Education:

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program.

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 required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association) within 3 months of hire.
• Special Requirement: The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be received within 12 months of hire.

Experience:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.