Respiratory Care Practitioner II - The Children's Hospital - Part Time

Posted:
12/6/2024, 10:48:07 AM

Location(s):
Oklahoma, United States ⋅ Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Position Title:

Respiratory Care Practitioner II - The Children's Hospital - Part Time

Department:

Respiratory Care

Job Description:

General Description:

Under general supervision, administers therapeutic treatments prescribed by attending medical staff.  Records treatment information and patient’s treatment response in the medical record.  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. 

  • Apply knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology as well as biomedical engineering and technology. .Cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
  • Respiratory Care is practiced under medical direction across the health care continuum.
  • 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.
  • Represents staff at relevant staff meetings, reporting and updating current staff

General Responsibilities:

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited registered respiratory therapy program.

Experience: None required. 

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued from National Board of Respiratory Care within 90 days of hire.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued from National Board of Respiratory Care within one year of hire.
  • License: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued from Oklahoma State Medical Board
  • Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association) within 3 months of hire

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. 

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