Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - OU Physicians Advanced Lung Diseases Clinic Part-Time Days

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RRT) for the OU Physicians Advanced Lung Diseases Clinic in Oklahoma City. The role administers prescribed respiratory therapies, manages life support equipment, and mentors peers under medical direction.

You will perform diagnostics, document responses, and provide compassionate, age-appropriate care. The position emphasizes teamwork across departments, ongoing education, and participation in rapid response activities, with

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the CoARC is required.
• 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• Licenses/Certifications: RCP and RRT required; BLS required; ALS required within 3 months; PALS and neonatal resuscitation requirements if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed respiratory therapies.
• Maintains life support equipment and monitors treatments.
• Acts as resource for medical staff and mentors peers.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic tests and monitoring.
• Provides patient age-appropriate care and educates care teams.
• Ensures respiratory equipment is cleaned and properly maintained.
• Maintains Respiratory therapy records and participates in data collection.

Skills

Respiratory care

Clinical decision making

Patient assessment

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate's Degree (CoARC accredited)

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Position Title:
Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - OU Physicians Advanced Lung Diseases Clinic Part-Time Days

Department:
OUPB Pulmonology

Job Description:

Under limited supervision, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II administers therapeutic treatments prescribed by attending medical staff, records treatment information and treatment response in the medical record, and manages and maintains life support equipment. This role also trains and mentors peers and acts as a resource for others.

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.

• Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
• Respiratory Care is practiced under medical direction across the health care continuum.
• Act as a resource person to medical staff.
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients.
• Provide age appropriate care to patients.
• Ensure that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained.
• Maintain necessary respiratory therapy records.
• Will be part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.
• Apply knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology as well as biomedical engineering and technology.
• 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.
• Serves as an education resource person for new employees and students.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems regarding respiratory therapy equipment.
• Participates in specialized core unit training programs to promote the enhanced proficiency of specialized populations. ie: NICU-Perinatal, PICU/CVICU/ED, Adult Specialty Areas.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree from a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Respiratory Care (CoARC) required.

Experience: 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.

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

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 3 months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 90 days if working at Children's.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Card (7th or 8th Edition) issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) required within 90 days if working at Children's.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
• Advanced 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.
• Advanced interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.
• Basic computer skills.

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.