Respiratory Therapist

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Claremore, OK

22d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist in Claremore, OK. Hillcrest Hospital Claremore is a 49-bed acute care medical center offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including maternity and women’s services, ICU and cardiology services in the advanced cardiac catheterization lab. The Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician are capable of setting up and operating various types of equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and or illness in Labor and Delivery, medsurg, recovery, intensive care and Emergency room to all age groups. The therapist provides administration of respiratory specific gases and medications, and modes of therapy for the respiratory compromised patient. Responds to emergencies throughout the hospital. Advises on arterial blood gas results and assist with obtaining ABG’s. Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients and patients on noninvasive ventilation. May assist in the ordering of department supplies. Takes and records verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary. Attend deliveries and initiate neonatal nasal cpap and mechanical ventilation. Takes an active part in attending departmental in-service/education programs. Participates in Quality Assurance programs and participates in department meetings. Work schedule includes working alternate weekends and holidays. Participates in taking call. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associated Degree in Respiratory Care
A minimum of 1 year of experience
Oklahoma CRT license (upon hire)
RRT license for Registered Respiratory Therapist ONLY (upon hire)
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
ACLS (within 30 days of hire)
NRP (within 60 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate various types of equipment for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness in Labor and Delivery, MedSurg, Recovery, Intensive Care, and Emergency Room for all age groups.
Administer respiratory specific gases and medications, and modes of therapy for the respiratory compromised patient.
Respond to emergencies throughout the hospital.
Advise on arterial blood gas results and assist with obtaining ABG’s.
Assist in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients and patients on non-invasive ventilation.
May assist in the ordering of department supplies.
Take and record verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary.
Attend deliveries and initiate neonatal nasal cpap and mechanical ventilation.
Take an active part in attending departmental in-service/education programs.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs and department meetings.
Work alternate weekends and holidays.
Participate in taking call.
Perform all other duties as assigned.