About the position
Join our team as a PRN, Night Shift Respiratory Therapist in Owasso, OK. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Bailey Medical Center offers a full range of medical services, including general surgery, maternity, gynecology, bariatrics, orthopedics and emergency care. The 73-bed hospital is one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the region.
Responsibilities
- Setting up and operating various types of equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and or illness.
- Providing administration of respiratory specific gases and medications, and modes of therapy for the respiratory compromised patient.
- Responding to emergencies throughout the hospital.
- Advising on arterial blood gas results.
- Assisting in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
- May assist in the ordering of department supplies.
- Taking and recording verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary.
- Acting as a resource person to nurses, physicians, residents, interns, respiratory staff, students and other hospital staff in regard to initiation and operation of all respiratory procedures.
- May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor.
- Taking an active part in attending departmental in-service/education programs.
- Participating in Quality Assurance programs, and participating in department and/or BMC committees.
- Working alternate weekends and holidays.
- Performing all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Associates Degree in Respiratory Care
- CRT or RRT from NBRC
- BLS (upon hire)
- ACLS (within 30 days of hire)
- NRP (within 60 days of hire)
Nice-to-haves
- 1 year of experience
