Respiratory Therapist (In House Traveler)

OSU Wexner Medical Center; Tulsa (OK); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

OSU Wexner Medical Center in Tulsa, OK seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide expert care for patients with respiratory needs. You will set up and operate equipment, administer therapies, and respond to emergencies.

You will also educate patients and families, assist in the transport of ventilated patients, and collaborate with nurses and physicians. A two-year degree and Oklahoma RT license with BLS are preferred.

Formación

• Two-year/associate degree preferred.
• Oklahoma RT license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum one year of experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Set up and operate respiratory equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
• Administer gases/medications and therapy modes.
• Respond to emergencies and monitor arterial blood gases.
• Educate patients and families on equipment use at home.
• Assist in transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Record orders from physicians and act as a resource for staff.
• Participate in QA, education programs, and committees.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Emergency response

Teamwork

Communication

Educación

Associate degree (preferred)

RT Oklahoma License

BLS Certification

Descripción del empleo

The Registered Respiratory Therapist reports to the shift supervisor/manager. Capable of setting up and operating various types of equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and or illness. The therapist provides administration of respiratory specific gases and medications and modes of therapy for the respiratory compromised patient. Responds to emergencies throughout the hospital, performs Holter monitor initiation and discontinuance, and analyzes and advises on arterial blood gas results. In-service patients and families on the use of Respiratory equipment in the home environment. Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients. Takes and records verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary. Acts as a resource person to nurses, physicians, residents, interns, respiratory staff, students and other hospital staff in regards to initiation and operation of all respiratory procedures. May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor and assist in the ordering of department supplies. The therapist takes an active part in attending departmental in-service/education programs, participates in Quality Assurance programs, and participates in department and/or OSUMC committees. Work schedule includes working alternate weekends and holidays. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Education:

• 2 Year / Associate Degree (Preferred)

License / Certification:

• RT Oklahoma License
• BLS

Experience:

• 1 year minimum experience preferred

13 week assignment and works 36 hours per week