Respiratory Therapist RRT

INTEGRIS Health•Grove, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

INTEGRIS Health is hiring a full-time night Registered Respiratory Therapist at INTEGRIS Health Grove Hospital in Grove, Oklahoma. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for managing and delivering patient care in assigned areas, meeting population-specific competency requirements, and adhering to applicable National Patient Safety Goals. The position may involve assignments across multiple floors and may require on-call availability. It may also involve additional or varied physical demands and respiratory fit testing requirements. The role includes administering therapeutic services and diagnostic tests; preparing equipment and supplies and assisting physicians with special procedures; assessing and reassessing patient history, chest X-rays, vital signs, blood gases, and progress notes to determine appropriate therapy or evaluate effects of conscious sedation; performing arterial punctures or blood gas analysis; and performing intubations when needed or requested, if credentialed and approved by the medical staff. The therapist also provides onboarding education to new departmental staff and supports students rotating through the hospital. For positions in INTEGRIS Durable Medical Equipment (DME), responsibilities include scheduling PAP Therapy appointments, maintaining required documentation, educating patients about DME respiratory equipment, routinely downloading PAP Therapy results, maintaining PAP Therapy equipment inventory, and staying informed about PAP Therapy guideline requirements and changes. The position is accountable to the assigned Supervisor. The work entails moderate exposure to hazards, including infectious and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, and chemicals, as well as potential bodily injury from lifting or workplace violence. The role also involves constant interruptions, noise, disagreeable odors, and assorted chemicals. Universal safety precautions must be followed. INTEGRIS Health describes itself as Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system and states its mission is to partner with people to live healthier lives. The employer offers front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through its network, financial assistance for continued education, and 24/7 mental health support. The position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. INTEGRIS Health is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants regardless of protected status under applicable law, including protected veteran or disability status.

Requirements

RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) license/certification.
RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist); graduates have 12 months to become registered, after which a caregiver who has not become registered will be moved to a CRT position.
BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver patient care in assigned areas, meeting population-specific competency requirements and applicable National Patient Safety Goals.
Administer a variety of therapeutic services and diagnostic tests to various patient types.
Set up necessary equipment and supplies and assist physicians during special procedures.
Assess and reassess patient history, chest X-rays, vital signs, blood gases, and progress notes to determine appropriate therapy modalities and frequencies or assess the effects of conscious sedation; communicate findings to the physician. This does not apply to DME.
Perform arterial punctures or blood gas analysis for arterial blood gases. This does not apply to DME.
Perform intubation as needed or requested when credentialed and approved by the medical staff. This does not apply to DME.
Provide onboarding education to new departmental staff and assist students rotating through the hospital.
For INTEGRIS DME roles, schedule PAP Therapy appointments and maintain required documentation.
For INTEGRIS DME roles, educate patients about respiratory equipment.
For INTEGRIS DME roles, routinely download PAP Therapy results and maintain inventory of PAP Therapy equipment.
For INTEGRIS DME roles, continue education on PAP Therapy guideline requirements and changes.
Follow universal safety precautions.
Be available for on-call status if required.