Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Oklahoma City, OK

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

Location

Oklahoma City, OK

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Administer therapeutic respiratory treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff
• Document treatment information and patient responses in the computerized medical record
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients across all appropriate age groups
• Serve as a resource person to medical staff regarding respiratory care
• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly cleaned and maintained
• Participate as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program
• Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association required within 3 months of hire
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required within 12 months of hire

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Two (2) or more years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting
• Strong clinical decision-making skills related to pulmonary and cardiac systems across patient age groups
• Ability to work effectively under stress while maintaining positive working relationships with coworkers and staff

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic respiratory therapy department serving patients across a broad range of care settings and age groups
• Gain valuable experience as part of a critical response team in a fast-paced clinical environment