Rrt - Respiratory Care Practitioner - Adult Respiratory - Full Time - Nights

**Position Title:** ------------------- RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner - Adult Respiratory - Full Time - Nights **Department:** --------------- Respiratory Care **Job Description:** -------------------- 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. **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. **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld) **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.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------