Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

Worker Type: PRN | Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest City | Department: Respiratory Therapy

Job Summary

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.

Experience: No experience required.

Physical Requirements: Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication; constant standing and walking; frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs; frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry; frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors; frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors; frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.; occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs; occasional lifting/moving of patients; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements; occasional driving; rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications:

• Illinois: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA); Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Missouri: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - AHA; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC; Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration OR Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
• Oklahoma: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - AHA; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC; Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board OR Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board OR Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board.
• Wisconsin: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - AHA; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NBRC; Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

Schedule

PRN, Nights, 7p to 7a, 1 to 2x12-Hour Shifts/Week. Shift differentials available for night, weekend, and additional shifts.