RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner - Adult Respiratory - Full Time - Nights

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Respiratory Care Practitioner I administers therapeutic treatments prescribed by attending medical staff, records treatment information and treatment response in the medical record, and manages and maintains life support equipment. Respiratory Care is practiced under medical direction across the health care continuum. The role involves acting as a resource person to medical staff, performing invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients, and providing age-appropriate care. The practitioner will ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained, maintain necessary respiratory therapy records, and be part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests. This role requires applying knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, as well as biomedical engineering and technology. Respiratory therapists will effectively offer preventative care, assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. They will also develop and implement effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways, and disease management, while providing Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach. The practitioner will assess individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicate them to the care team, embracing the interdisciplinary care model and staying aware of changes. Participation in data collection or auditing is expected, and all work must be approved by a supervising practitioner as required by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. The role also involves representing staff at relevant staff meetings, reporting and updating current staff, and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate's Degree from a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Respiratory Care (CoARC) required.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board required.
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required within 90 days of hire.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required within one year of graduation date.
Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 3 months of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 90 days if working at Children's.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Card (7th or 8th Edition) issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) required within 90 days if working at Children's.
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.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
Act as a resource person to medical staff.
Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients.
Provide age appropriate care to patients.
Ensure that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained.
Maintain necessary respiratory therapy records.
Will be part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.
Apply knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology as well as biomedical engineering and technology.
Effectively offer preventative care to, as well as assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
Develop and implement effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways and disease management.
Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach.
Assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team.
Embraces the interdisciplinary care model and stays aware of changes.
Participates in data collection or auditing.
Ensure that all work is approved by a supervising practitioner as required by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
Represents staff at relevant staff meetings, reporting and updating current staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.