Respiratory Therapist (Days)

OSU Medical Center•Tulsa, OK

6d•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 certification
Ability to set up and operate respiratory equipment
Ability to administer respiratory gases and medications
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 inservice patients and families on home 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 participate in Quality Assurance programs

Nice To Haves

May assist in the ordering of department supplies.
May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor.
Takes an active part in attending departmental inservice/education programs.
Participates in department and/or OSUMC committees.

Responsibilities

Setting up and operating various types of equipment for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness.
Administering respiratory specific gases and medications, and modes of therapy for the respiratory compromised patient.
Responding to emergencies throughout the hospital.
Performing Holter monitor initiation and discontinuance.
Analyzing and advising on arterial blood gas results.
Inservicing patients and families on the use of respiratory equipment in the home environment.
Assisting in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
Assisting in the ordering of department supplies.
Taking and recording verbal and telephone orders from physicians.
Acting as a resource person to various hospital staff regarding respiratory procedures.
Assuming a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor.
Attending departmental inservice/education programs.
Participating in Quality Assurance programs.
Participating in department and/or OSUMC committees.