Under general supervision, the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will provide respiratory therapy services across various departments to patients of all age levels. The role involves administering treatments, performing diagnostic tests, and ensuring efficient care delivery in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff
Record treatment information and patient’s treatment response in computerized medical records
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 respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained
Maintain necessary respiratory therapy records
Participate in the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program
Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (required upon hire)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (required within 3 months of hire)
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be obtained within 12 months of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty within the past 2 years.
Certifications:
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (National Board of Respiratory Care)
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
Skills and Experience:
Knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures, techniques, and equipment operation
Clinical decision-making skills related to pulmonary and cardiac care
Ability to interpret patient information to assess needs
Ability to work under stress
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive working relationships with coworkers and staff
Some computer skills
Education: Bachelors Degree
Certification: Basic Life Support , Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support , Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner , Registered Respiratory Therapist