Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary The Licensed Respiratory Therapist assesses, implements, and evaluates the delivery of respiratory care services utilizing processes in accordance with hospital standards and department policies for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient status. Job Responsibilities Assess and deliver care/interventions to patients in non‑critical care areas within policy, considering patient age, cultural, and psychosocial factors. Perform computer entry, verify physician orders, and document pertinent clinical information. Provide accurate documentation in the medical record according to policy. Deliver effective care to patients in critical care areas. Provide mechanical ventilation, invasive/non‑invasive, while monitoring and measuring patient parameters. Attend to ventilator maintenance and setting changes, monitoring patient response to setting changes. Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and demonstrate professional judgment in response to changing patient or departmental situations. Delegate and supervise tasks to appropriate staff members as indicated. Acknowledge and demonstrate respect for patients' rights. Establish effective relationships with patients, patients' families, and medical staff utilizing positive customer service skills. Consistently maintain communication updates with the department. Support departmental/hospital goals by attending in‑services, meeting department education standards, and completing variance reports. Organize, prioritize, and perform skills appropriate for the patient population. Anticipate patient/department needs. Perform other duties as assigned. Respond to code blues, RIT/CRIT calls, and transports in a timely manner. Participate in mentoring of new personnel. Assist in monitoring the quality and appropriateness of patient care. Participate actively in projects and processes designed to improve patient outcomes. Exercise independent judgment in planning the sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field. Coordinate activities of others (does not supervise). Lead others in the same work performed (does not supervise). Work directly with patients and/or customers. Work with internal customers via telephone or face‑to‑face interaction. Work with external customers via telephone or face‑to‑face interaction. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals and staff. Required Skills & Experience Zero (0) to six (6) months of related experience. Ability to perform medication administration via nebulizer or metered dose inhaler, humidity and aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, incentive spirometry, Respiratory Mechanics, PEP therapy, pulse oximetry, Chest Physiotherapy, CPR, Mechanical Ventilation, Intubation, Extubation, Suctioning, and Bronchoscopy Assist. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to be detail‑oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. Basic PC skills as required for entering data and performing documentation. Required Education Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program. Required Certification & Licensure Valid Oklahoma Provisional / Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) OR Temporary letter to practice issued by the Oklahoma Medical Board. Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA within 2 months of hire. Shift 1 year of experience BLS certified through AHA Critical Care Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Start Willingness to work Adult ICU / Pediatrics #J-18808-Ljbffr TALENT Software Services