Respiratory Therapist PRN Days
About The Position
Community Hospital is hiring a PRN Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) to provide timely and efficient respiratory care to patients in all settings served by the department. The therapist performs duties described in the Cardiopulmonary Services Department Policy and Procedure Manual, assists with administrative tasks, and maintains clinical competencies through educational and orientation programs. The role works as part of the facility team in accordance with the hospital’s mission, vision, and values, and may include other duties to maintain patient-service quality. The position may require weekend, evening, or night shifts, flexible scheduling, and on-call work. The role includes assessing patients, interpreting results, providing ordered respiratory therapies, collaborating with nursing staff and physicians, educating patients and significant others, administering medications, documenting orders, using patient-care equipment, and responding to emergencies. Applicants must qualify as either a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Both pathways require an Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner license, NBRC certification, graduation from a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program or equivalent, and one year of post-graduation experience. RRT applicants must also have an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent. BLS Healthcare certification is required within 30 days of hire; ACLS and PALS are required within 120 days of hire. Certifications must remain current throughout employment.
Requirements
- Oklahoma state license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Current NBRC certification as a CRT or RRT, depending on the qualification pathway.
- Graduation from a respiratory care program accredited by CoARC or equivalent education.
- One year of post-graduation experience.
- BLS Healthcare certification within 30 days of hire.
- ACLS and PALS certifications within 120 days of hire; certifications must remain current during employment.
- For the RRT pathway: Associate Degree of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care services to patients in all settings served by the department in a timely and efficient manner.
- Perform duties outlined in the Cardiopulmonary Services Department Policy and Procedure Manual and assist with administrative tasks.
- Maintain clinical competencies by participating in educational and orientation programs.
- Assess patients, interpret results accurately, and suggest alternative treatment when appropriate.
- Review respiratory care orders and complete breathing treatments and incentive spirometry therapy as ordered.
- Collaborate with nursing staff on patient therapies and assist physicians with clinical management of patients.
- Change modes of therapy appropriately.
- Involve patients and significant others in care activities to inform and educate them.
- Administer medications according to hospital policy.
- Receive and interpret telephone or verbal orders and document them appropriately.
- Use necessary patient equipment and respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.
- Work autonomously and independently while maintaining competency in job duties.
- Work weekends, evening or night shifts, flexible schedules, or on call when required.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
