Respiratory Therapist (Internal Traveler)

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. seeks a Respiratory Therapist for 36+ hours weekly, (3) 12-hour shifts, with ICU experience and NBRC credentials. Provisional Oklahoma license and BLS required. This role includes on-call coverage and potential overtime with shift differentials.

The position honors ECB status; travelers must meet the minimum monthly hours and available for holiday/work weekend coverage. Strong patient communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Valid Oklahoma Provisional / Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) or temporary license.
• NBRC CRT/RRT credential and BLS.
• 1 year ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement and evaluate respiratory care per hospital standards.
• Provide care and monitor patient status in ICU.
• Communicate with care team and patients; document activities.
• Participate in required shifts including holidays/weekends.

Skills

Nebulizer therapy

Metered-dose inhaler

Intubation

Extubation

Suctioning

Bronchoscopy Assist

CPR

Pulse oximetry

Mechanical Ventilation

Public speaking

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.This position is ECB status – requires a minimum number of worked hours per month as needed by the department; limited benefit offerings.Respiratory Therapist Internal TravelerRequirements:13 - 26 week assignment with possible extension per admin approvalAvailable to work a minimum of 36 hours per week - (3) 12 hour shiftsAvailable to work on any shiftAvailable for holiday and weekend coverageEligible for shift differentials and overtimeNo additional incentive dollars applyJob Summary: The 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/evaluating patient status.Minimum Education: Associate's degree from an accredited respiratory therapy 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).Work Experience: 1 year experience in an ICU level of care.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: Must be engaging, personable, deliver interactive presentations and be a good public speaker. Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and other Microsoft products required.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/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 74136EOE Protected Veterans/Disability