About this role
Position Title:
RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner (Levels 1-3) - Adult Respiratory - NightsDepartment:
Respiratory CareJob Description:
Level I, II, III (if applicable) positions available based on candidate experience/certifications.
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General Description:
Under general supervision, administers therapeutic treatments prescribed by attending medical staff. Records treatment information and patient’s treatment response in the medical record. 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.
Apply knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology as well as biomedical engineering and technology Cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
Respiratory Care is practiced under medical direction across the health care continuum.
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.
Represents staff at relevant staff meetings, reporting and updating current staff
General Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Level I Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Experience: 0-3 years of experience .
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued from National Board of Respiratory Care within 90 days of hire.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued from National Board of Respiratory Care within one year of hire.
License: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued from Oklahoma State Medical Board
Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association) within 3 months of hire
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.
Level II Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Experience: 3-5 years of experience.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required upon hire:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued from National Board of Respiratory Care.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued from Oklahoma State Medical Board
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Level III Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
Experience: At least 5 years of experience.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required upon hire:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued from National Board of Respiratory Care.
Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued from Oklahoma State Medical Board
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA),
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Specialty Credential Required upon hire:
Oklahoma University Medical Center and OU Health Edmond - Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) through the National Board for Respiratory Care
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What you'll do
- Under general supervision, administer therapeutic treatments prescribed by attending medical staff and manage life support equipment. Assess individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicate them to the care team.
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