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

RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner – Respiratory – Edmond – Full Time – Nights Under limited supervision, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II 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. This role also trains and mentors peers and acts as a resource for others. Essential Responsibilities Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff. Acts as a resource person to medical staff. Performs invasive and non‑invasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients. Provides age‑appropriate care to patients. Ensures respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained. Maintains necessary respiratory therapy records. Participates in the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests. Applies knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology, pathophysiology, biomedical engineering, and technology. Offers preventative care, assessment, education, and treatment to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. Develops and implements effective care plans, patient‑driven protocols, disease‑based clinical pathways, and disease management strategies. 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 meetings, reporting, and updating current staff. Serves as an education resource for new employees and students. Troubleshoots and resolves problems regarding respiratory therapy equipment. Participates in specialized core unit training programs to promote enhanced proficiency for specialized populations (e.g., NICU‑Perinatal, PICU/CVICU/ED, Adult Specialty Areas). Performs other duties as assigned. General Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Education: Associate’s Degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program (CoARC). Experience: 3 years as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS) issued by the American Heart Association (within 3 months of hire). Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association (within 90 days). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and equipment operation/repair. Advanced clinical decision‑making skills for patient care related to pulmonary, cardiac, and age considerations. Ability to interpret relevant information to identify patient needs. Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with coworkers and staff. Basic computer skills. Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or protected veteran status in accordance with applicable federal laws. Reasonable accommodations are made to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr OU Medicine