Respiratory Therapist I

Saint Francis Health System•Muskogee, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Respiratory Therapist assesses, implements, and evaluates the delivery of respiratory care services utilizing processes in accordance with hospital standards and department policies for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient status. This role involves providing care effectively to patients in critical care areas, including mechanical ventilation, invasive/non-invasive monitoring, and ventilator maintenance. The position also requires accurate documentation, effective communication with the healthcare team, and participation in departmental and hospital goals. The Respiratory Therapist will respond to emergencies like code blues and RIT/CRIT calls, and may participate in mentoring new personnel and improving patient outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
Valid Oklahoma Provisional / Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) or temporary letter to practice issued by the Oklahoma Medical Board.
Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 2 months of hire.
0 - 6 months related experience.
Ability to perform: medication administration via nebulizer or metered dose inhaler, humidity and aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, incentive spirometry, Respiratory Mechanics, PEP therapy, pulse oximetry, Chest Physiotherapy, CPR, Mechanical Ventilation, Intubation, Extubation, Suctioning and Bronchoscopy Assist.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to be detail-oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
Basic PC skills as required for entering data and performing documentation.

Responsibilities

Assesses & delivers care/interventions to patients in non-critical care areas within policy with consideration to patient age, cultural, and psychosocial factors.
Performs computer entry, verifies physician orders, and documents pertinent clinical information.
Provides accurate documentation in the medical record according to policy.
Provides care effectively to patients in critical care areas.
Provides mechanical ventilation, invasive/non-invasive, while monitoring & measuring patient parameters.
Attends to ventilator maintenance & setting changes, monitoring patient response to setting changes.
Communicates effectively with the healthcare team and demonstrates professional judgment in response to changing patient or departmental situations.
Delegates and supervises tasks to appropriate staff members as indicated.
Establishes effective relationships with patients, patients' families, & medical staff utilizing positive customer service skills.
Consistently maintains communication updates with department.
Supports departmental/hospital goals by attending in-services, meeting department education standards, and completing variance reports.
Organizes, prioritizes and performs skills appropriate for the patient population.
Anticipates patient/department needs.
Responds to code blues, RIT/CRIT calls, and transports in a timely manner.
Participates in mentoring of new personnel.
Assists in monitoring quality and appropriateness of patient care.
Participates actively in projects and processes designed to improve patient outcomes.