Respiratory Therapist — Ventilation & Critical Care Support

Summit Medical Center; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Medical Center in Edmond, OK is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians, following established standards of care. The role emphasizes teamwork, cross-training possibilities, and adapting duties to staffing and patient needs.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Oklahoma RCP license, post-high school specialized training, and prior respiratory therapy experience.

Qualifications

• Post High School Specialized Training.
• Maintains license as RCP through Oklahoma Medical Board.
• Previous respiratory therapy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains established department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Sets up equipment and medications and administers respiratory treatment as ordered by the physician; charts treatment, response, and progress.
• Monitors environmental control systems and patients on continuous ventilation.
• Performs nasotracheal and tracheal suctioning.
• Observes patients, checks equipment, and makes changes as necessary during patient rounds.
• Sets up bronchoscopy equipment and assists physicians during procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
• Maintains and cares for department equipment and supplies.
• Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and center related business.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other center employees.
• Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
• Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business.

Job description

Summit Medical Center in Edmond, OK is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians, following established standards of care. The role emphasizes teamwork, cross-training possibilities, and adapting duties to staffing and patient needs.

The ideal candidate will hold an active Oklahoma RCP license, post-high school specialized training, and prior respiratory therapy experience.