Respiratory Therapist PRN

Shift: PRN Nights Job Summary and Qualifications As the Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician orders, department policies and procedures. The Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system, performs diagnostic tests of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung disorders. Responsibilities Deliver and assess responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures. Utilize various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents and incubators. Administer prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs. Measure ventilatory volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and general acceptance of treatment. Perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment. Qualifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date. Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date. Associate Degree (CRT - State) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (NBRC-CRT) Certified Respiratory Therapist, or (RRT/RCP - State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center