Respiratory Therapist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in acute and critical care settings. You will assess patients, develop care plans, implement treatments, and operate ventilators while collaborating with the care team.

The role requires strong clinical assessment, ventilator management, and excellent communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential/license.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in ventilator management and respiratory diagnostics.
• Ability to manage urgent situations with calm, professional care.
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.
• Thorough documentation skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and develop care plans.
• Implement and manage respiratory treatments.
• Operate and manage ventilators and related respiratory equipment.
• Perform diagnostic tests and interpret findings to guide treatment.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and provide lifesaving interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and therapies.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately and completely.

Skills

Professional judgment

Ventilator management

Clinical assessment

Emergency response

Communication with patients/families

Documentation

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist

providing high-quality respiratory care in acute and critical care settings.

• Assess patients’ respiratory status and develop care plans.
• Implement and manage respiratory treatments.
• Operate and manage ventilators and related respiratory equipment.
• Perform diagnostic tests and interpret findings to guide treatment.
• Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and provide lifesaving interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions and therapies.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately and completely.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential/license.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in ventilator management and respiratory diagnostics.
• Ability to manage urgent situations with calm, professional care.
• Excellent communication and patient/family education skills.
• Thorough documentation skills and attention to detail.