Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Oklahoma City, OK
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - Pediatrics (Oklahoma City, OK)

Facility: OU Health - 835 Stanton L Young Blvd
Hospital System: OU Health
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: 89 days

Job Description

Under general supervision, provide respiratory therapy services for all appropriate age levels across the department.

Essential Responsibilities

• Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff.
• Record treatment information and patient responses in computerized medical records.
• Serve as a resource to medical staff.
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and patient monitoring.
• Provide age-appropriate care to patients.
• Ensure respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained.
• Maintain respiratory therapy records.
• Participate as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures, techniques, and equipment operation/repair.
• Clinical decision-making skills related to pulmonary and cardiac patient care across age groups.
• Ability to interpret patient information to identify needs.
• Ability to work effectively under stress.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• Basic computer skills.