Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (Acute Care)

ScionHealth; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians. You will monitor mechanical ventilation, perform ABG sampling and analysis, teach patients and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.

Responsibilities include initiating orders, troubleshooting equipment, ensuring sterile technique, and contributing to the care plan for adults and geriatric patients in a high-acuity setting.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Understand lifespan growth and develop appropriate care for adults and geriatrics.
• Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures per policy in all hospital areas.
• Maintain documentation and charge capture for respiratory care procedures.
• Verify and initiate physician orders; troubleshoot equipment and ensure sterilization.
• Manage oxygen delivery and ventilation devices; perform airway management and intubation as needed.
• Perform ABG sampling, analysis and quality control; provide patient/family education.

Skills

Communication

Lifespan care

Teamwork

Attendance

Fluent English

Education

Respiratory therapy program (certificate/diploma)

AS degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians. You will monitor mechanical ventilation, perform ABG sampling and analysis, teach patients and participate in multidisciplinary rounds.

Responsibilities include initiating orders, troubleshooting equipment, ensuring sterile technique, and contributing to the care plan for adults and geriatric patients in a high-acuity setting.