Respiratory Therapist

Ardent Health Services•Tulsa, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a PRN, Respiratory Therapist in Tulsa, OK. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: Hillcrest Hospital South is a full-service 180-bed hospital providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services using state-of-the-art technology in a friendly community setting. Consistent performance has helped the hospital be nationally recognized for patient safety.

Requirements

Associates degree in respiratory therapy.
Oklahoma RCP license and NBRC registry for CRT or RRT

Responsibilities

Prepares, runs and logs routine ECG and rhythm strips.
Prepares and administers oxygen therapy utilizing nasal cannulas, masks, venturi marks, non-rebreathers, simple oxygen masks and oxygen hoods, heated high flow nasal cannulas.
(If nursery trained) Prepares and administers aerosol modalities using bland aerosols, Ezpap, and small volume nebulizers.
Performs and teaches Incentive Spirometry.
Interprets and reports vital signs and pulse oximetry as indicated.
Performs postural drainage and percussion.
Performs ventilator monitoring checks and changes ventilator circuits.
Osculates and identifies various breath sounds.
Performs allens test and arterial blood gases.
Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of Hillcrest South.