OU Health·Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The practitioner administers prescribed therapeutic treatments and manages life support equipment for adult respiratory patients. They are also responsible for performing diagnostic testing and participating in the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.
RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner - Adult Respiratory - Full Time - Nights Department: Respiratory Care
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.
Education: Associate's Degree from a Respiratory Care Program accredited by the Committee on Respiratory Care (CoARC) required.
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. Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login. 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.
Requires an Associate's Degree from a CoARC-accredited program and a Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the Oklahoma State Medical Board. Candidates must obtain CRT, RRT, BLS, and ACLS certifications within specified timeframes.
Market context
In Oklahoma, allied health roles like radiography are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic settings. Competition often centers on accredited training, BLS certification, and the right ARDMS, ARRT, or CCI credentials, with higher-level openings asking for more experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm the exact level, credential fit, and relocation details before applying.