Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

Plan A Health; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan A Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate patients, implement prescribed therapies, and monitor progress on a patient-by-patient basis.

The role requires clinical assessment, therapy administration, equipment management, and education of patients and families in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience.
• Licensure and certifications including BLS and RRT as required by state.
• Demonstrated communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine appropriate therapies and develop care plans.
• Administer prescribed respiratory therapies per physician orders and guidelines.
• Monitor and adjust patient care and equipment; evaluate outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and resources.
• Maintain, calibrate, and sterilize respiratory equipment; manage supplies.
• Respond to medical emergencies and rapid response situations.

Skills

communication

attention to detail

fast‑paced environment

physical stamina

respiratory equipment proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Role

Provides evaluation and respiratory care services to patients, including administering prescribed therapies, developing care plans, and monitoring patient progress.

Key Duties

• Assess patients to determine appropriate treatments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer respiratory therapies in accordance with physician orders, policies, and guidelines.
• Implement, monitor, and adjust patient care and equipment; evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and community resources.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment, manage supplies, and ensure sterilization standards.
• Respond to medical emergencies and rapid response situations.
• Work safely and perform additional duties as assigned.

Patient assessment, treatment administration, equipment management, patient education, emergency response, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent experience; valid licensure and certifications including BLS and RRT, as required by state.

Skills

Excellent communication, attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, physical stamina, and technical proficiency with respiratory equipment.