RRT - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time - Nights

Job Type: Full Time

Position: Respiratory Therapist

Unit: Adult Unit

Shift: Night Shift

Sign-On/Relocation: Eligible for up to a $25,000 Sign-On Bonus and $5,000 Relocation Bonus

Assess, deliver, and evaluate respiratory care services in accordance with hospital standards and department policies.

Perform computer entry, verify physician orders, and document pertinent clinical information in the medical record.

Provide mechanical ventilation (invasive/non-invasive) and monitor patient parameters; Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and demonstrate professional judgment in changing patient or departmental situations.

Support departmental/hospital goals by attending in-services, meeting department education standards, and completing variance reports.

Participate in mentoring of new personnel and in projects to improve patient outcomes.

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: 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 NBRC. Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience.

Ability to perform medication administration via nebulizer or MDI, 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. Ability to be detail-oriented when examining clinical and numerical data. Basic PC skills for entering data and documentation.

Assess and deliver care/interventions to patients in non-critical care areas within policy, considering age, cultural, and psychosocial factors.

Perform computer entry, verify physician orders, and document pertinent clinical information; provide accurate documentation in the medical record.

Provide care in critical care areas; deliver mechanical ventilation (invasive/non-invasive) and monitor patient response.

Communicate with the healthcare team; Build effective relationships with patients, families, and medical staff using positive customer service skills.

Mentor new personnel and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Works directly with patients and/or customers; interacts with internal and external customers.

Collaborates with other healthcare professionals and staff.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability

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