Charge Respiratory Therapist - Day Shift

Bethany-Children; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Children's Health Center is seeking an experienced Charge Respiratory Therapist to lead and evaluate direct patient care activities during the assigned shift. You will oversee respiratory therapy care in compliance with regulatory and professional standards and staff accountability.

The role requires management of staff, coordination of assignments, and provision of technical support while ensuring clinical excellence in pediatric respiratory care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Applied Science preferred and graduate from an accredited program.
• Current Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner license; NBRC credentialed.
• BLS and PALS certifications (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support respiratory staff to deliver outstanding patient care.
• Coordinate shift assignments for respiratory therapy team members.
• Perform administrative duties to ensure daily operations and record keeping.
• Serve as a technical and clinical resource to staff and hospital team members (equipment and patient troubleshooting).
• Perform prescribed respiratory treatments and assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical respiratory care

Scheduling

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

NBRC credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Bethany Children's Health Center - Bethany, OK 73008
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Associate's Degree
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Health Care

Job Purpose

The Charge Respiratory Therapist (RT) is the dedicated resource that supports, plans, leads and evaluates direct patient care activities during assigned shift. This position provides and oversees respiratory therapy care in accordance with and requires staff accountability for compliance with regulatory and professional standards for patient care and staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports respiratory staff in the provision of outstanding patient care. 20%
• Coordinates shift assignments for respiratory therapy team members. 25%
• Performs administrative duties such as record keeping, multi-disciplinary communication, scheduling and other necessary tasks to ensure daily operations are complete. 10%
• Serves as a technical and clinical resource to respiratory therapy staff and other hospital team members (i.e., equipment and patient troubleshooting). 25%
• Performs prescribed respiratory treatments and assessments. 15%
• Other duties as assigned. 5%

Qualifications

Education

An Associate of Arts or Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy is preferred. Must be graduate of a Respiratory Therapy Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care.

Experience

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with the understanding that you will need to obtain your RRT within 1-year of hire date
• OR
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

License/Certification/Credential

• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed by the Oklahoma Medical Board.
• Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire).
• Credentialed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

About Us

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children’s Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.