Position Title
RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner - Pediatric Respiratory - Nights Department: Respiratory Care
Job Description
Level I, II, III (if applicable) positions available based on candidate experience/certifications. Under general supervision, the Respiratory Care Practitioner I administers therapeutic treatments prescribed by attending medical staff, records treatment information and treatment response in the medical record, and manages and maintains life support equipment. 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. Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff. Respiratory Care is practiced under medical direction across the health care continuum. 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. Apply knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology as well as biomedical engineering and technology. Respiratory therapists will effectively offer preventative care to, as well as assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies. Develop and implement effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways and disease management. Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach. Assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team. Embraces the interdisciplinary care model and stays aware of changes. Participates in data collection or auditing. Ensure that all work is approved by a supervising practitioner as required by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Represents staff at relevant staff meetings, reporting and updating current staff. General
Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned. Level I Minimum
Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree from 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 Practitioner (RCP) issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board required. Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required within 90 days of hire. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required within one year of graduation date. Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 3 months of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 90 days if working at Children's. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Card (7th or 8th Edition) issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) required within 90 days if working at Children's.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff. Basic computer skills. Level II
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree from a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Respiratory Care (CoARC) required.
Experience
- 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
- License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required. Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 3 months of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 90 days if working at Children's. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Card (7th or 8th Edition) issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) required within 90 days if working at Children's.
- Knowledge,
- Skills and
- Abilities: Advanced knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment. Advanced 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. Advanced interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff. Basic computer skills. Level III
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree from a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Respiratory Care (CoARC) required.
Experience
- 5 years of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
- License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s): Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required. Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 3 months of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required within 90 days if working at Children's. Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider Card (7th or 8th Edition) issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) required within 90 days if working at Children's. Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required if working at Children's. Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care required if working at OU Medical Center or OU Health Edmond.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Expert knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment. Expert 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. Expert interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff. Basic computer skills. #CB Current OU Health Employees
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