RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner - Pediatric Respiratory - Nights

About the role

Level I, II, III (if applicable) positions available based on candidate experience/certifications. Under general supervision, the Respiratory Care Practitioner I administers therapeutic treatments prescribed by attending medical staff, records treatment information and treatment response in the medical record, and manages and maintains life support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
• Respiratory Care is practiced under medical direction across the health care continuum.
• 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.
• Apply knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology as well as biomedical engineering and technology.
• Respiratory therapists will effectively offer preventative care to, as well as assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Develop and implement effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways and disease management.
• Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach.
• Assess individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicate them to the care team.
• Embrace the interdisciplinary care model and stay aware of changes.
• Participate in data collection or auditing.
• Ensure that all work is approved by a supervising practitioner as required by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
• Represent staff at relevant staff meetings, reporting and updating current staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree from a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Respiratory Care (CoARC) required.
• Experience: No experience required for Level I; 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required for Level II; 5 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required for Level III.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board required.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required within 90 days of hire.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required within one year of graduation date.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 3 months of hire.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 90 days if working at Children's.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Card (7th or 8th Edition) issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) required within 90 days if working at Children's.
• Specialty Certifications:
  • Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required if working at Children's.
  • Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required if working at OU Medical Center or OU Health Edmond.

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.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient’s needs.
• Computer skills.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

Pay

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Schedule

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.