Level I - Registered Respiratory Therapist - $30-50 per hour

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist Level I to join their dynamic team in Oklahoma City. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing essential respiratory care to pediatric and neonatal patients. With a comprehensive orientation program and a focus on professional development, new graduates are welcomed to apply. The position emphasizes teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring that you can make a significant impact on patient outcomes. Join a leading institution that values innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Sick pay

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Wellness and fitness programs

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited Respiratory Care Program required.
• 0-3 years of experience in Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic treatments prescribed by medical staff.
• Develops and implements effective care plans for patients.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Clinical Decision Making

Patient Assessment

Biomedical Engineering Knowledge

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Respiratory Equipment

Job description

OU Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist Level I for a job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

*** Pay is based on years of applicable experience and acuity level of position

Position Title:

RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner I - Nights - Pediatric Respiratory

Department:

Respiratory Care

Job Description:

Ask your Recruiter about our Graduated Sign-on Bonus Program and our Respiratory Career Ladder!

Oklahoma Children’s Hospital is the state’s premier institution for treating both pediatric and neonatal patients. We promote a fast-paced environment that will allow your career to really take off. Pediatric experience is not necessary as we welcome new graduates to our team. Our 12-week orientation process will help ensure that you will find your confidence through a combination of developing critical thinking skills and peer support.

At Oklahoma Children’s you can also expect to gain a host of specialized skills in any one of our three focused areas. These areas include a 96-bed NICU where we care for extremely premature infants with high frequency ventilation and surfactant delivery. We have a recently renovated 34-bed PICU where the focus is to treat acutely ill infants and children. We have also expanded our CVICU to 25- beds where the focus is caring for patients with congenital heart defects. We encourage our RTs to join the ECMO team as well. Our program will also encourage and help you attain your specialty credentialing.

Shift: Full Time, 7p - 7a

General Description:

Under general supervision, administers therapeutic treatments prescribed by attending medical staff. Records treatment information and patient’s treatment response in the medical record. Manages and maintains life support equipment.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Apply knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology as well as biomedical engineering and technology Cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Respiratory Care is practiced under medical direction across the health care continuum.
• Respiratory therapists will effectively offer preventative care to, as well as assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Develop and implement effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways and disease management.
• Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach.
• Assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team.
• Embraces the interdisciplinary care model and stays aware of changes.
• Participates in data collection or auditing.
• Represents staff at relevant staff meetings, reporting and updating current staff

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued from National Board of Respiratory Care within 90 days of hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued from National Board of Respiratory Care within one year of hire.
• License: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued from Oklahoma State Medical Board
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association) within 3 months of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
• Clinical decision making skills appropriate to patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system and to the age of the patient.
• Ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient’s needs.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health Job ID #R0051401. Posted job title: RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner I - Nights - Pediatric Respiratory

About OU Health

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.

Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Sick pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
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