Respiratory Therapist (In House Traveler Nights)

OSU Medical Center•Tulsa, OK

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist reports to the shift supervisor/manager. Capable of setting up and operating various types of equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and or illness. 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, performs Holter monitor initiation and discontinuance, and analyzes and advises on arterial blood gas results. In-service patients and families on the use of Respiratory equipment in the home environment. Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients. Takes and records verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary. Acts as a resource person to nurses, physicians, residents, interns, respiratory staff, students and other hospital staff in regards to initiation and operation of all respiratory procedures. May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor and assist in the ordering of department supplies. The therapist takes an active part in attending departmental in-service/education programs, participates in Quality Assurance programs, and participates in department and/or OSUMC committees. Work schedule includes working alternate weekends and holidays. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist
Capable of setting up and operating various types of equipment for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.
Ability to administer respiratory specific gases and medications and modes of therapy.
Ability to respond to emergencies.
Ability to perform Holter monitor initiation and discontinuance.
Ability to analyze and advise on arterial blood gas results.
Ability to in-service patients and families on respiratory equipment.
Ability to assist in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
Ability to take and record verbal and telephone orders from physicians.
Ability to act as a resource person for respiratory procedures.
Ability to attend departmental in-service/education programs.
Ability to participate in Quality Assurance programs.
Ability to participate in department and/or OSUMC committees.
Must be able to work alternate weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor.
May assist in the ordering of department supplies.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate various types of equipment for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.
Administer respiratory specific gases and medications and modes of therapy for the respiratory compromised patient.
Respond to emergencies throughout the hospital.
Perform Holter monitor initiation and discontinuance.
Analyze and advise on arterial blood gas results.
In-service patients and families on the use of Respiratory equipment in the home environment.
Assist in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
Take and record verbal and telephone orders from physicians.
Act as a resource person to nurses, physicians, residents, interns, respiratory staff, students and other hospital staff regarding respiratory procedures.
Assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor (may be required).
Assist in the ordering of department supplies (may be required).
Attend departmental in-service/education programs.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs.
Participate in department and/or OSUMC committees.
Work alternate weekends and holidays.
Perform all other duties as assigned.