Respiratory Care Practitioner

SSM Health • Reno, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients, administering prescribed respiratory therapeutic services, and developing a plan of care based on diagnosis. The practitioner is responsible for implementing and monitoring patient care plans and equipment, recording patient conditions, and performing advanced respiratory care modalities. They also evaluate respiratory practice, administer medications and treatments, and educate patients and families on health conditions and available support. Additionally, the role includes assisting with equipment care, calibration, maintenance, and processing, as well as maintaining departmental inventory. The practitioner must be prepared to respond to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses, working in a constant state of alertness and safety.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
• No experience required.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) (for Illinois)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration (for Missouri)
• 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 (for Oklahoma)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (for Wisconsin)

Responsibilities

• 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

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees