RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner Student - Adult Respiratory - PRN

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Respiratory Therapy Student PRN provides timely and efficient services for the respiratory therapy department across appropriate age groups and in all areas served by the department. The role includes providing patient care, performing respiratory treatments and diagnostic services, maintaining equipment and records, and supporting responses to cardiac and respiratory arrests.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Respiratory Care (CoARC).
Respiratory Care Provisional License issued by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures and techniques, and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
Knowledge of patient care related to pulmonary and cardiac systems, patient age, and interpreting information to identify patient needs.
Ability to work under stress.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers and staff.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
Record treatment information and the patient’s response in their computerized medical record.
Act as a resource person to medical staff.
Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and patient monitoring.
Provide age-appropriate care to patients.
Ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained.
Maintain necessary respiratory therapy records.
Participate in the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.
Perform other duties as assigned.