Respiratory Therapist (In House Traveler)

Oklahoma State University•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist reports to the shift supervisor/manager and sets up and operates equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease or illness. The therapist administers respiratory-specific gases, medications, and therapies to patients with respiratory compromise; responds to emergencies throughout the hospital; initiates and discontinues Holter monitoring; and analyzes and advises on arterial blood gas results. The therapist educates patients and families about using respiratory equipment at home and assists with transporting mechanically ventilated patients. They take verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary and serve as a resource to nurses, physicians, residents, interns, respiratory staff, students, and other hospital staff regarding respiratory procedures. The therapist may assume a Charge role when the Respiratory Supervisor is absent and help order department supplies. They participate in departmental education, Quality Assurance programs, and department or OSUMC committees, and perform other assigned duties. This is a 13-week assignment working 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Oklahoma RT license.
BLS certification.
One year of experience preferred.
Associate degree preferred.

Nice To Haves

Two-year/Associate degree.
At least one year of experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease or illness.
Administer respiratory-specific gases, medications, and modes of therapy to patients with respiratory compromise.
Respond to emergencies throughout the hospital.
Initiate and discontinue Holter monitoring.
Analyze arterial blood gas results and advise on them.
Educate patients and families on the use of respiratory equipment in the home environment.
Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients.
Take and record verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary.
Serve as a resource for hospital staff regarding the initiation and operation of respiratory procedures.
May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor and assist with ordering department supplies.
Attend departmental in-service and education programs, participate in Quality Assurance programs, and participate in department and/or OSUMC committees.
Perform other duties as assigned.