Respiratory Therapist (In House Traveler)

OSU Medical Center•Tulsa, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist reports to the shift supervisor/manager. The therapist sets up and operates equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease and illness, administers respiratory-specific gases and medications, and provides therapies for respiratory-compromised patients. The role responds to hospital emergencies, initiates and discontinues Holter monitoring, and analyzes and advises on arterial blood gas results. The therapist educates patients and families on using respiratory equipment at home and assists with transporting mechanically ventilated patients. The therapist also takes and records physician verbal and telephone orders as necessary and serves as a resource to nurses, physicians, residents, interns, respiratory staff, students, and other hospital staff on respiratory procedures and equipment. In the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor, the therapist may assume a Charge role and assist with ordering department supplies. The therapist participates in departmental education, Quality Assurance programs, and department and/or OSUMC committees. The schedule includes alternate weekends and holidays. This is a 13-week assignment working 36 hours per week. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Oklahoma Respiratory Therapist license.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or two-year degree preferred.
At least one year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease and illness.
Administer respiratory-specific gases and medications and provide therapies for respiratory-compromised patients.
Respond to emergencies throughout the hospital.
Initiate and discontinue Holter monitoring.
Analyze arterial blood gas results and advise on them.
Educate patients and families on the use of respiratory equipment in the home.
Assist with the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
Take and record verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary.
Serve as a resource to hospital staff regarding initiation and operation of respiratory procedures.
May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor and assist with ordering department supplies.
Attend departmental in-service and education programs.
Participate in Quality Assurance programs and department and/or OSUMC committees.
Work alternate weekends and holidays.
Perform other duties as assigned.