Respiratory Therapist RRT DME - Days

INTEGRIS Health; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist RRT to join their team. In this rewarding role, you'll provide exceptional patient care, manage therapeutic services, and ensure the highest standards of respiratory health. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a passionate team, delivering vital care to patients and contributing to their health journeys. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to employee well-being, this organization provides an enhanced benefits package, including generous PTO and support for continuing education. If you're ready to make a difference in healthcare, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Front-loaded PTO

100% Paid Short Term Disability

Increased Retirement Match

Paid Family Leave

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registry Eligible Respiratory Therapy School required.
• Must be an RRT and Conscious Sedation Certified.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic services and diagnostic tests to patients.
• Performs patient assessments and communicates findings to physicians.

Skills

Effective Communication in English

Patient Care Management

Therapeutic Services Administration

Clinical Assessment

Education

Registry Eligible Respiratory Therapy School Graduate

Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS Certification

Tools

PAP Therapy Equipment

Respiratory Care Equipment

Job description

INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, has a great opportunity for an RRT in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you’ll work the day shift with our Durable Medical/Home Medical Equipment team providing exceptional care to those who have entrusted INTEGRIS Health with their healthcare needs. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as front-loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.

The Respiratory Therapist RRT assumes responsibility for the management and delivery of patient care for their assigned areas. This position requires population specific competencies and adherence to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Registry Eligible Respiratory Therapy School
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (Graduates will have 12 months to become registered. If the employee fails to become registered within the 12 months, they will be moved to CRT Therapist position.)
• Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License issued by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (OSBMLS). The incumbent may work under a temporary letter to practice issued by OSBMLS until the board meets to issue their Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Requires 1 year full-time experience in respiratory care or 1 recent year of a hands-on clinical practicum in an accredited respiratory care program.
• Must be an RRT and Conscious Sedation Certified before participating in IV Conscious Sedation procedures.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Written/Verbal).
• BLS certification or must obtain within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist RRT responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administers a wide variety of therapeutic services and diagnostic tests to various patient types.
• Sets up all equipment/supplies needed and provides assistance to the physicians during special procedures.
• Performs assessments and re-assessments of patient history, chest x-rays, vital signs, blood gases, progress notes, etc. in order to determine appropriate therapy modalities/frequencies or effects of conscious sedation and communicates this to the physician.
• Performs arterial punctures or blood gas analysis for arterial blood gases.
• Performs intubation as needed or requested where credentialed and approved by the medical staff.
• Provides onboarding education to new departmental staff and assists students rotating through the hospital.
• Schedules patient appointments for PAP Therapy.
• Maintains all necessary documentation and ensures all required documentation is available for PAP Therapy.
• Communicates DME respiratory equipment education to patients.
• Downloads PAP therapy results on a routine basis.
• Maintains inventory on all PAP Therapy equipment.
• Continues to seek education on all PAP Therapy guideline requirements and changes.

The Respiratory Therapist RRT is accountable to the assigned Supervisor.

This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Moderate exposure to hazardous risks, including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Potential for bodily injury related to lifting and incidents of workplace violence. Must follow universal safety precautions. Exposed to constant interruptions, noise, disagreeable odors, and assorted chemicals. May have multiple floors assigned per shift. May be required to be on call status.

All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.