Travel Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,396 per week

OU Health - 835 Stanton L Young Blvd; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oklahoma City is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join their team. The ideal candidate will administer therapies, record patient information, and work collaboratively in a critical care environment. Candidates should possess strong clinical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with medical staff and patients.

Qualifications

• Two years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy.
• Ability to interpret information to identify patient's needs.

Responsibilities

• Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
• Records treatment information and patient's treatment response.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under stress

Job description

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• Under general supervision, 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.
• Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff.
• Records treatment information and patient's treatment response in their computerized medical record.
• Acts as a resource person to medical staff.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients.
• Provides age appropriate care to patients.
• Ensures that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained.
• Maintains necessary respiratory therapy records.
• Performs as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
• Clinical decision making skills appropriate to patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system and to the age of the patient.
• 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.
• Experience : None required.

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Respiratory Therapist Rrt • Oklahoma City, OK, US