PRN- Respiratory Therapist

Exceptional Healthcare Inc.•Ardmore, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Exceptional Community Hospital in Ardmore, Oklahoma is seeking an experienced PRN Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join their team. They are looking for a skilled, dependable, and adaptable Respiratory Therapist who values collaboration and is comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan. The hospital emphasizes clinical excellence, communication, and teamwork as essential for providing exceptional patient care. Exceptional Community Hospital is a patient-focused healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality care while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture. The team strives to uphold the Exceptional Promise by treating every patient, family member, and employee with courtesy, dignity, and respect. As a community hospital, they believe exceptional patient care is a shared responsibility, with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals working closely together across departments to support one another and ensure patient needs are met safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department and/or ICU respiratory therapy experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience caring for pediatric patients.
Current, unencumbered Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Oklahoma.
Current BLS certification.
Current ACLS certification.
Current PALS certification.

Nice To Haves

Current NRP certification.

Responsibilities

Assess patients and provide appropriate respiratory care based on clinical findings, physician orders, and established protocols.
Recognize and respond appropriately to respiratory compromise in adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) collection as ordered, interpret results within scope of practice, and promptly communicate significant findings.
Develop and implement respiratory treatment plans in collaboration with medical staff.
Administer inhaled medications, aerosol treatments, therapeutic gases, and other respiratory therapies.
Initiate, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot mechanical ventilation.
Demonstrate familiarity and competency with Hamilton C1.
Evaluate patient response to respiratory interventions and advocate for changes to the treatment plan when appropriate.
Respond to emergency situations and assist with stabilization and resuscitation of critically ill patients.
Maintain current knowledge and competency related to respiratory therapy standards and practices.
Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Collaborate with nursing and other departments to promote efficient patient flow and continuity of care.
Provide appropriate assistance to members of the healthcare team when patient care needs arise.
Wear and appropriately utilize the facility radio during every shift to support timely communication and patient care.
Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, OSHA, EMTALA, facility policies, and established safety procedures.
Respect the cultural and religious practices of patients and families.
Maintain reliable and punctual attendance for all accepted PRN shifts.
Contribute to maintaining a safe, organized, and patient-ready environment.
Perform other duties within the scope of the position as assigned to support patient care and facility operations.