Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - FLEX

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Job description

Qualifications
Strength (Lift, Carry, Push, Pull): Heavy (exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 lbs. to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects)
Standing/Walking: Constantly; activity exists 2/3 or more of the time
Keyboard/Dexterity: Occasionally; activity exists up to 1/3 of the time
Talking (Must be able to effectively communicate verbally): Yes
Hearing: Yes
Color Acuity: Yes
License - State of Oklahoma as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
Certification by NBRC as CRT required and maintained
Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or equivalent education required
1 year experience required-post graduation
BLS Healthcare required within 30 days of hire
ACLS and PALS required within 120 days of hire
Certifications must remain current during length of employment
License - State of Oklahoma as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
Certification by NBRC as RRT required & maintained
Graduate of Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or equivalent education required
Associate Degree of Applied Science as Respiratory Therapist or equivalent required
One year experience required - post graduation
BLS Healthcare required within 30 days of hire
ACLS and PALS required within 120 days of hire
Certifications must remain current during length of employment

Responsibilities
The CRT/RRT will provide services, timely and efficiently, at appropriate levels to all patients in all settings served by the department
The CRT/RRT will perform tasks and duties as outlined in the Cardiopulmonary Services Department Policy and Procedure Manual and will assist in administrative tasks and will maintain clinical competencies through participation in educational and orientation programs
The CRT/RRT always works as a team member within the entire facility in accordance to the mission, vision, and values of the Hospital and accepts other duties as assigned to maintain the quality of service to the patient
This position may require the CRT/RRT to work weekends, evening or night shifts, flex schedules, and be "on call."
Demonstrates ability to assess patients appropriately, interpret results accurately and suggest alternative treatment
Demonstrates ability to review respiratory care orders and complete breathing treatments and IS therapy as ordered
Works collaboratively with nursing staff on patient therapies
Demonstrates ability to appropriately change modes of therapy
Actively assists the physicians in the clinical management of patients
Involves patient and significant others in the care activities as a means of informing and teaching
Administers medications according to hospital policy
Effectively and efficiently receives/interprets telephone/verbal orders and documents appropriately
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to use necessary patient equipment
Demonstrates ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation
Demonstrates ability to work autonomously & independently
Satisfactorily demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined in this job description as well as continually demonstrates competency in performing the job duties
Reports to: Cardiopulmonary Services Director/Manager
Supervises: None
The CRT position has high exposure to hazardous risks including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment and chemicals
The CRT must follow standard precautions

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Shift:
12 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
Differential pay

Experience:
Respiratory therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
RRT (Required)
BLS Certification (Required)
RCP License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
Lindsay, OK (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Lindsay, OK: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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