OU Health

Academic health system delivering specialized care

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Respiratory

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeOklahoma City, OK, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate's Degree from a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Respiratory Care is required.
A Respiratory Care Practitioner license issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board is required.
A Certified Respiratory Therapist credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care is required within 90 days of hire.
A Registered Respiratory Therapist credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care is required within one year of graduation.
Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association is required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support issued by the American Heart Association is required within 3 months of hire.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by the American Heart Association is required within 90 days if working at Children's.
A Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Card, 7th or 8th Edition, issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics is required within 90 days if working at Children's.
Knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures and techniques and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
Clinical decision-making skills appropriate to patient care involving the pulmonary and cardiac systems and the patient's age.
Ability to interpret relevant information to identify patient needs.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to meet the position's safety-sensitive drug and alcohol standard under Oklahoma law.

Responsibilities

Administer therapeutic treatments prescribed by medical staff.
Practice respiratory care under medical direction across the health care continuum.
Act as a resource person to medical staff.
Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and patient monitoring.
Provide age-appropriate care to patients.
Clean and maintain respiratory equipment.
Maintain necessary respiratory therapy records.
Participate in the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.
Apply scientific principles of cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, biomedical engineering, and technology.
Provide preventative care, assess and educate patients, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
Develop and implement care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways, and disease management.
Provide respiratory care using a family-centered approach.
Assess individual patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicate them to the care team.
Participate in the interdisciplinary care model and stay aware of changes.
Participate in data collection or auditing.
Ensure 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 and report updates to current staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Title:

RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner - Adult Respiratory - Full Time - Nights

Department:

Respiratory Care

Job Description:

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.

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 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.
Assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team.
Embraces the interdisciplinary care model and stays aware of changes.
Participates 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.
Represents staff at relevant staff meetings, reporting and updating current staff.

General Responsibilities:

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree from a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Respiratory Care (CoARC) required.

Experience: No experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s):

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.

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.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.
Basic computer skills.

This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 0.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

Please review the additional information below and reference the linked Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace policy if you have questions.

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OU Health is 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.

About the Company

OU Health

Academic health system delivering specialized care

OU Health is the flagship academic health system for Oklahoma, partnered with the University of Oklahoma, delivering advanced medical care for severe and life-threatening conditions. Its offerings come from a network of hospitals and specialists that use cutting-edge technology, clinical expertise, and research-driven practices to diagnose and treat patients, educate students, and train clinicians. OU Health differentiates itself through its status as Oklahoma’s academic health center, its collaboration with a major university, and a strong focus on inclusive culture, career development, and continuous improvement to provide compassionate, civil, and patient-centered care. The company aims to become Oklahoma’s destination of choice for healthcare, and to be Oklahoma’s Employer of Choice by attracting and retaining diverse talent who can contribute to innovative patient care and improved outcomes.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $1.7M
Headquarters: Oklahoma City, OK
Founded: Not listed

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