RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner Student - Adult Respiratory - PRN

OU Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Medical plan

Dental plan

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner Student PRN to support the Adult Respiratory team. Under supervision, you will provide therapeutic treatments, monitor patients, and assist in diagnostic testing across ages.

This role emphasizes patient care, equipment maintenance, and accurate documentation while contributing to the department's rapid response efforts. Current enrollment in an accredited respiratory care program is required, with no prior experience

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments.
• Document treatment data and patient responses.
• Operate as a resource to medical staff.
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostics and monitoring.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and records.
• Serve on the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

CoARC-accredited program

Tools

Respiratory equipment operation

Job description

Position Title: RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner Student - Adult Respiratory - PRN Department: Respiratory Care

Job Description:

Under general supervision, the Respiratory Therapy Student PRN will provide services for the respiratory therapy department in a timely and efficient manner for all appropriate age levels and in all areas that are served by the department.

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.

• Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff.

• Record treatment information and patient's treatment response in their computerized medical record.

• Act as a resource person to medical staff.

• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients.

• Provide age appropriate care to patients.

• Ensure that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained.

• Maintain necessary respiratory therapy records.

• Will be part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Current enrollment in a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Respiratory Care (CoARC) required.

Experience: No experience required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s):

• Respiratory Care Provisional License issued by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.

• Knowledge of patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system, age of the patient and the ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient's needs.

• Ability to work under stress.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.

• Basic computer skills.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.