Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT

Duties : General Description :

Under general supervision, 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.

Work Shift : Days

Essential Responsibilities :

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff.

Records treatment information and patient s treatment response in their computerized medical record.

Acts as a resource person to medical staff.

Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients.

Provides age appropriate care to patients.

Ensures that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained.

Maintains necessary respiratory therapy records.

Performs as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.

General Responsibilities :

Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience :

Two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.

Clinical decision making skills appropriate to patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system and to the age of the patient.

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.

Some computer skills.

Required skills :

Job Title : Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT

Location : Oklahoma city, OK

Mandatory skills : Schedule Notes :

• RRT Cert required
• ATLEAST 1 year of Critical care experience required (must be displayed on resume)
• Epic preferred
• EOW required

Required Education : -Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program.

Required Certifications & Licensure : -Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.