Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Exceptional Healthcare Inc.•Ardmore, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory therapist provides direct and indirect patient care in all departments of the facility. The RT provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectations with minimal supervision. The RT is able to assess respiratory compromised patients both adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal that may enter the facility and provide appropriate treatment/ advocate for appropriate care. The RT corresponds with other members of the interdisciplinary team to promote safe, effective patient care in different care settings.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy
At least 2 years of ER/ ICU experience as an RT.
At least 2 years of experience with pediatric patients.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
Ability to effectively present information to patients/ families/ team members
Ability to perform med math calculations/ height and weight calculations
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to problem solve with multiple variables in situations.
Basic computer skills/ charting system knowledge.
Current unencumbered RT license in the state of practice.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.

Responsibilities

Meet patient’s goals and needs/ provide quality care.
Conduct pulmonary function tests.
Assess and interpret evaluations and test results pertinent to their scope of practice.
Draw ABG’s as ordered and interpret results/ advocate for care based on results.
Determine respiratory treatment plans in consultation with the medical staff.
Administer inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
Evaluate effects of the respiratory therapy treatment plan.
Maintain up to date knowledge on care relating to respiratory treatment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follows facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment.
Follows Exceptional Healthcare’s policies and protocols.
Respect cultural/ religious practices of patients.
Uphold HIPAA, OSHA, and EMTALA regulations.
Remains punctual and dependent for assigned shifts.
Communicate with members of the care team to provide safe care (must wear radio on every shift).
Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to regulations and facility policies and procedures pertaining to safety, emergency preparedness, infection control, OSHA, fire safety and hazardous materials.
Gives care that demonstrates the concierge level service taught at this facility.
Goes the extra mile for patients when they are in our care.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
Maintains confidentiality of patient related issues in accordance with HIPAA standards.
Treat all patients, visitors, and staff members fairly and with respect.
Utilize effective communication methods and skills
Explain/ educate on all procedures, treatments, and care while remaining aware of language barriers.
Able to perform care in non-judgmental manners and recognize discrepancies between patient and personal beliefs.