Job Title
Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - Pediatrics
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Schedule / Job Type
Contract, Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Administer therapeutic respiratory treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff across all appropriate age levels
- Document treatment information and patient treatment responses in the computerized medical record
- Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients
- Provide age-appropriate respiratory care and serve as a resource to medical staff
- Ensure respiratory equipment is properly cleaned and maintained
- Participate as a member of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program
- Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
- Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required within 12 months of hire
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association required within 3 months of hire
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Two or more years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting
- Strong clinical decision-making skills related to pulmonary and cardiac systems across patient age groups
- Proficiency with computer systems used in clinical documentation
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic respiratory therapy department serving a diverse patient population
- Supportive clinical environment with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team