Respiratory Therapist (Days)

OSU Medical Center•Tulsa, OK

2d•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. Analyze and advises on arterial blood gas results. Inservice patients and families on the use of Respiratory equipment in the home environment. Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients. May assist in the ordering of department supplies. 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. Takes an active part in attending departmental inservice/education programs. Participates in Quality Assurance programs, and participates in department and/or OSUMC committees.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist

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 respiratory compromised patients.
Respond to emergencies throughout the hospital.
Perform Holter monitor initiation and discontinuance.
Analyze and advise on arterial blood gas results.
Inservice patients and families on the use of Respiratory equipment in the home environment.
Assist in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
May assist in the ordering of department supplies.
Take and record verbal and telephone orders from physicians.
Act as a resource person to other staff regarding respiratory procedures.
May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor.
Attend departmental inservice/education programs.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs.
Participate in department and/or OSUMC committees.