Respiratory Therapist I

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Yale Campus in Tulsa, OK. The role involves assessing and delivering respiratory care, including ventilator support, for patients across non-critical and critical care areas.

Eligibility for a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 and relocation bonus up to $5,000 is available. The position requires Oklahoma RCP licensure, NBRC credentials and BLS within 2 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Valid Oklahoma Provisional / Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) or temporary license issued by the Oklahoma Medical Board.
• Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) by NBRC.
• BLS certification within 2 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement and evaluate respiratory care delivery per hospital standards.
• Provide mechanical ventilation, invasive/non-invasive and monitor patient response.
• Maintain ventilator settings and perform adjustments as needed.
• Document care in medical records and communicate with health care team.
• Mentor new personnel and support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nebulizer meds

MDI administration

Ventilator management

Chest physiotherapy

Pulse oximetry

Bronchoscopy assist

CPR/BLS

Intubation/Extubation

Suctioning

Invasive ventilation

Education

Respiratory Care program

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.Full Time#ALDINDNEW RATES AVAILABLERespiratory TherapistYale CampusAdult UnitFull TimeNight ShiftMay include General Pediatric patient careEligible for up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus and $5,000 Relocation BonusJob Summary: The Licensed Respiratory Therapist assesses, implements, and evaluates the delivery of respiratory care services utilizing processes in accordance with hospital standards and department policies for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient status.Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Valid Oklahoma Provisional / Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) or temporary letter to practice issued by the Oklahoma Medical Board. Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Basic Life Support (BLS) within 2 months of hire.Work Experience: 0 - 6 months related experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to perform: medication administration via nebulizer or metered dose inhaler, humidity and aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, incentive spirometry, Respiratory Mechanics, PEP therapy, pulse oximetry, Chest Physiotherapy, CPR, Mechanical Ventilation, Intubation, Extubation, Suctioning and Bronchoscopy Assist. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to be detail-oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. Basic PC skills as required for entering data and performing documentation.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Assesses & delivers care/interventions to patients in non-critical care areas within policy with consideration to patient age, cultural, and psychosocial factors. Performs computer entry, verifies physician orders, and documents pertinent clinical information. Provides accurate documentation in the medical record according to policy. Provides care effectively to patients in critical care areas. Provides mechanical ventilation, invasive/non-invasive, while monitoring & measuring patient parameters. Attends to ventilator maintenance & setting changes, monitoring patient response to setting changes. Performs computer entry, verifies physician orders, and documents pertinent clinical information. Provides accurate documentation in the medical record according to policy. Communicates effectively with the healthcare team and demonstrates professional judgment in response to changing patient or departmental situations. As indicated, delegates and supervises tasks to appropriate staff members. Acknowledges and demonstrates respect for patients' rights. Establishes effective relationships with patients, patients' families, & medical staff utilizing positive customer service skills. Consistently maintains communication updates with department. Support departmental/hospital goals by attending in-services, meeting department education standards, and completing variance reports. Organizes, prioritizes and performs skills appropriate for the patient population. Anticipates patient/department needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Responds to code blues, RIT/CRIT calls, and transports in a timely manner. Participates in mentoring of new personnel. Assists in monitoring quality and appropriateness of patient care. Participates actively in projects and processes designed to improve patient outcomes.Decision Making: Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.Working Relationships: Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.Special Job Dimensions: None.Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.Respiratory Care - Yale CampusLocation:Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.EOE Protected Veterans/Disability