Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Ada, OK seeks a dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner to perform comprehensive respiratory care for patients based on physician orders and to serve as a key resource for the healthcare team.

You will consult on therapy effectiveness, collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, operate respiratory devices, and meet physical demands such as lifting up to 50 lbs. A CoArc-approved program graduate with RCP license and NBRC RRT is required.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient respiratory care per physician orders.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff on therapy effectiveness.
• Utilize respiratory care devices and equipment appropriately.
• Able to meet physical demands (lift up to 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive respiratory care based on orders.
• Consult on therapy effectiveness and adjust plans as needed.
• Support healthcare providers as a resource.
• Respond to ER roles with PALS considerations (if applicable).

Skills

Direct patient care

Collaboration with physicians

Equipment handling

Communication skills

Education

CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

Role Overview

Performs comprehensive respiratory care for patients based on physician orders, acting as a key resource for healthcare providers. Responsible for consulting on therapy effectiveness and performing assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoArc-approved Respiratory Care program


• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license satisfying state requirements


• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC


• Additional certifications such as PALS for ER roles

Skills & Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient respiratory care aligning with physician directives


• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff on therapy effectiveness


• Utilize respiratory care devices and equipment appropriately


• Handle physical demands, including pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs., and minimal kneeling or crouching

Key Attributes

Strong communication, technical proficiency, physical stamina, and a collaborative mindset essential for success in this role.