Respiratory Therapist

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Owasso, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Bailey Medical Center in Owasso, Oklahoma, as a night-shift, full-time Respiratory Therapist. Bailey Medical Center is a 73-bed hospital offering general surgery, maternity, gynecology, bariatrics, orthopedics, and emergency care, and is described as one of the region’s most technologically advanced hospitals. The Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician sets up and operates equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease or illness. The role provides respiratory-specific gases, medications, and therapies for patients with respiratory compromise; responds to hospital emergencies; advises on arterial blood gas results; and assists with transport of mechanically ventilated patients. The therapist may help order department supplies, take and record verbal and telephone physician orders, serve as a resource for hospital staff on respiratory procedures, and assume a charge role when the Respiratory Supervisor is absent. The position also participates in departmental education, quality assurance, and committees. The schedule includes alternate weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
A minimum of 1 year of experience.
Oklahoma CRT license upon hire.
RRT license upon hire for Registered Respiratory Therapists only.
BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
ACLS within 30 days of hire.
NRP within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease or illness.
Administer respiratory-specific gases and medications and provide therapy for respiratory-compromised patients.
Respond to emergencies throughout the hospital.
Advise on arterial blood gas results.
Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients.
May assist in ordering department supplies.
Take and record verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary.
Serve as a resource for nurses, physicians, residents, interns, respiratory staff, students, and other hospital staff regarding respiratory procedures.
May assume a charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor.
Attend departmental in-service and education programs.
Participate in quality assurance programs and department and/or BMC committees.
Perform other duties as assigned.