Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $2,505 per week in Oklahoma City, OK

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner Profession: Respiratory Care Practitioner Specialty: Pediatrics Duration: 26 weeks Shift: 3x12 Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred. Description: Under general supervision, will provide services for the Respiratory Therapy Department in a timely and efficient manner for all appropriate age levels and in all areas served by the department.

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner Profession: Respiratory Care Practitioner Specialty: Pediatrics Duration: 26 weeks Shift: 3x12 Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Two (2) years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred. License: Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Certifications: Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support within 3 months of hire. The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be received within 12 months of hire. Must-Have: Level I experience required. Previous work in a children's hospital preferred. Description: Under general supervision, will provide services for the Respiratory Therapy Department in a timely and efficient manner for all appropriate age levels and in all areas served by the department. Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff. Records treatment information and patient treatment response in their computerized medical record. Acts as a resource person to medical staff. Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients. Provides age-appropriate care to patients. Ensures that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained. Maintains necessary respiratory therapy records. Performs as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment is required. Clinical decision-making skills appropriate to patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system and to the age of the patient are necessary. Ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient needs is essential. Ability to work under stress is important. Good interpersonal skills are required. Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff is crucial. Some computer skills are necessary. Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program is required.