Respiratory Therapy Student - Pediatrics - PRN

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Respiratory Therapy Student PRN will provide services for the respiratory therapy department in a timely and efficient manner for all appropriate age levels and in all areas that are served by the department.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Respiratory Care (CoARC) required.
Respiratory Care Provisional License issued by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
Knowledge of patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system, age of the patient and the ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient’s needs.
Ability to work under stress.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
Record treatment information and patient’s treatment response in their computerized medical record.
Act as a resource person to medical staff.
Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients.
Provide age appropriate care to patients.
Ensure that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained.
Maintain necessary respiratory therapy records.
Will be part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.
Performs other duties as assigned.