Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Oklahoma State University Medical Center; Tulsa (OK); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Oklahoma State University Medical Center in Tulsa seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team, reporting to the shift supervisor/manager. You will set up and operate respiratory equipment, administer therapies, and respond to emergencies to support patient care.

Responsibilities include ABG analysis, patient/family education on home equipment, and assisting in transport of ventilated patients. Participation in QA and committees is expected. Alternate weekends/holidays work schedule.

Formación

• Education: Associate Degree (preferred)
• BLS required
• Valid RT Oklahoma License
• 0 - 1 year of experience (preferred)

Responsabilidades

• Set up and operate respiratory equipment for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease.
• Administer respiratory gases and medications, and modes of therapy.
• Respond to hospital emergencies and analyze arterial blood gas results.
• In-service patients and families on home respiratory equipment use.
• Assist in transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Contribute to QA programs and department committees.

Educación

Associate Degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

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 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. Analyze 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. May assist in the ordering of department supplies. 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. 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.

Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree (preferred)

License/Certification

• Valid RT Oklahoma License
• BLS required

Experience: 0 - 1 year of experience (preferred)