RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner I - Nights

Davita Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for night shifts in Oklahoma City. This role involves administering prescribed treatments, managing life support equipment, and training peers. Candidates should have an associate's degree in Respiratory Care and relevant certifications, with 3-5 years of experience preferred. Comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental plans, are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

PTO

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience required.
• RRT credential from National Board of Respiratory Care required.
• BLS and ALS certifications from American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed.
• Records treatment information and manages life support equipment.
• Educates new employees and students.

Skills

Troubleshooting respiratory therapy equipment

Training and mentoring

Education

Associate's degree from accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Position Title:RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner I - NightsDepartment:Respiratory CareJob Description:

General Description:

Under limited supervision, administers therapeutic treatments prescribed by attending medical staff. Records treatment information and patient's treatment response in the medical record. Manages and maintains life support equipment. Trains and mentors peers, and serves as a resource for others.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. All essential responsibilities found in Respiratory I plus the following:

• Serves as an education resource person for new employees and students.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems regarding respiratory therapy equipment.
• Participates in specialized core unit training programs to promote the enhanced proficiency of specialized populations. ie:
  • NICU-Perinatal
  • PICU/CVICU/ED
  • Adult Specialty Areas

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Meets expectations of Respiratory Care I

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required upon hire:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued from National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued from Oklahoma State Medical Board
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Oklahoma Children's Only Required upon hire:

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) OR NRP Provider Card (7th or 8th Edition) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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