Respiratory Therapist (Internal Traveler)

Saint Francis Health System

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, implements, and evaluates the delivery of respiratory care services utilizing processes in accordance with hospital standards and department policies for the purpose of monitoring/evaluating patient status. This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings.

Requirements

Associate's degree from an accredited respiratory therapy care program.
Valid Oklahoma Provisional / Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) or temporary letter to practice issued by the Oklahoma Medical Board.
Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Basic Life Support (BLS).
1 year experience in an ICU level of care.
Ability to perform: medication administration via nebulizer or metered dose inhaler, humidity and aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, incentive spirometry, Respiratory Mechanics, PEP therapy, pulse oximetry, Chest Physiotherapy, CPR, Mechanical Ventilation, Intubation, Extubation, Suctioning and Bronchoscopy Assist.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to be detail-oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.
Basic PC skills as required for entering data and performing documentation.

Nice To Haves

Must be engaging, personable, deliver interactive presentations and be a good public speaker.
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft products required.

Responsibilities

Assesses, implements, and evaluates the delivery of respiratory care services utilizing processes in accordance with hospital standards and department policies for the purpose of monitoring/evaluating patient status.
Medication administration via nebulizer or metered dose inhaler
Humidity and aerosol therapy
Medical gas administration
Incentive spirometry
Respiratory Mechanics
PEP therapy
Pulse oximetry
Chest Physiotherapy
CPR
Mechanical Ventilation
Intubation
Extubation
Suctioning
Bronchoscopy Assist
Engaging, personable, deliver interactive presentations and be a good public speaker.
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft products required.
Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.
Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise).
Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise).
Works directly with patients and/or customers.
Works with internal/external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.
Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.