Respiratory Therapist PRN Days at USPI

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Respiratory Care, Breathing Treatments, IS Therapy, Clinical Management, Medication Administration, Emergency Response, Patient Education, Collaborative Care, Equipment Operation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Community Hospital is hiring a PRN Respiratory Therapist! We’re offering an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, compassionate team – where you are valued just as much as the patients we serve. At Community Hospital, we are guided by our C.A.R.E.S. values where Compassion is required, Attitude is valued, Respect is demanded, Excellence is expected and Service is commended. Come be a part of a place where your hard work is recognized, your goals are supported, and your impact matters. The CRT/RRT will provide services, timely and efficiently, at appropriate levels to all patients in all settings served by the department. The CRT/RRT will perform tasks and duties as outlined in the Cardiopulmonary Services Department Policy and Procedure Manual and will assist in administrative tasks and will maintain clinical competencies through participation in educational and orientation programs. The CRT/RRT always works as a team member within the entire facility in accordance to the mission, vision, and values of the Hospital and accepts other duties as assigned to maintain the quality of service to the patient. This position may require the CRT/RRT to work weekends, evening or night shifts, flex schedules, and be “on call.” Essential Functions: * Demonstrates ability to assess patients appropriately, interpret results accurately and suggest alternative treatment. * Demonstrates ability to review respiratory care orders and complete breathing treatments and IS therapy as ordered. * Works collaboratively with nursing staff on patient therapies. * Demonstrates ability to appropriately change modes of therapy. * Actively assists the physicians in the clinical management of patients * Involves patient and significant others in the care activities as a means of informing and teaching. * Administers medications according to hospital policy. * Effectively and efficiently receives/interprets telephone/verbal orders and documents appropriately. * Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use necessary patient equipment. * Demonstrates ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation. * Demonstrates ability to work autonomously & independently. * Satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties. Qualifications: CRT: * License – State of Oklahoma as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. * Certification by NBRC as CRT required and maintained. * Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or equivalent education required. * 1 year experience required-post graduation * BLS Healthcare required within 30 days of hire. ACLS and PALS required within 120 days of hire. Certifications must remain current during length of employment. RRT: * License – State of Oklahoma as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. * Certification by NBRC as RRT required & maintained. * Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or equivalent education required. * Associate Degree of Applied Science as Respiratory Therapist or equivalent required. * One year experience required – post graduation. * BLS Healthcare required within 30 days of hire. ACLS and PALS required within 120 days of hire. Certifications must remain current during length of employment.

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist provides timely and efficient cardiopulmonary services to patients across all hospital settings. Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering breathing treatments, and collaborating with physicians and nursing staff for clinical management.