Respiratory Therapist (PRN Nights)

Oklahoma State University Medical Center; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma State University Medical Center in Tulsa is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to support diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease. The role involves setting up and operating respiratory equipment, administering gases and medications, and applying various therapy modalities to patients in need.

The therapist responds to emergencies across the hospital, educates patients and families on equipment use, assists in transporting ventilated patients, and may take verbal

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy preferred.
• BLS certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease or illness.
• Administer respiratory gases and medications and modes of therapy.
• Respond to emergencies throughout the hospital.
• In-service patients and families on respiratory equipment use.
• Assist in transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Take verbal and telephone orders from physicians when necessary.
• Serve as a resource on initiation and operation of respiratory procedures.
• May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor.
• Participate in QA programs and department/OSUMC committees.
• Work schedule includes alternate weekends and holidays.

Education

Associate Degree (preferred)

Job description

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 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)