Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

SSM Health • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides advanced respiratory care to patients across critical care and emergency settings. This role requires strong clinical judgment, proficiency with complex respiratory therapies, and the ability to function effectively and independently in high-acuity, fast-paced environments.

Job Summary: Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Requirements

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT)
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and critical care respiratory therapies
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-stress, high-acuity clinical environments
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills
• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
• State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner. - Oklahoma Medical Board Or Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board Or Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) And Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of recent critical care experience preferred
• Emergency Room (ER) experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage peripheral IV access and assist with IV therapies as within scope and facility policy
• Perform arterial and venous blood gas sampling and assist with laboratory specimen collection
• Apply and assist with splinting and patient positioning to support respiratory function and patient safety
• Chaperone physicians during examinations and procedures as required
• Monitor and support patients undergoing conscious sedation, including airway management, oxygenation, ventilation, and continuous patient assessment
• Set up, operate, adjust, and monitor invasive and noninvasive ventilator support, including ventilator modes, settings, alarms, and troubleshooting based on patient condition and provider orders
• Manage noninvasive ventilation therapies such as BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen delivery systems
• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, reassessments, and documentation, including breath sounds, work of breathing, ABGs, and ventilator parameters
• Identify changes in patient respiratory status and respond appropriately, including escalation of care and collaboration with the healthcare team
• Participate in emergency response situations, including rapid response and code events, providing airway and ventilatory support
• Maintain compliance with infection control practices, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree