Respiratory Therapist-PRN Days job in Oklahoma City at Curahealth Hospitals

Using discretion and independent judgment. Performs quality patient care as a member of the respiratory team, providing intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed and with minimal supervision. This position does provide direct patient care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Facilitates the achievement of maximum therapeutic care potential for patients. Provides consultation with regard to pulmonary disorders and respiratory therapy practices.

Licenses or Certifications

This position requires a licensed RRT or CRRT, by the NBRC, licensed by the state as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

CPR required

ACLS certification preferred

Education, Training, and Experience

Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards

Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects; accurately completes job responsibilities within the specified time constraints

Adheres to ethical, regulatory and accreditation standards

Speaks and communicates English effectively, both in verbal and written format

Maintains confidentiality of patient information

Respects Patient Rights and promotes customer satisfaction

Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees

Adapts to changes necessitated by guest/staff situations

Seeks assistance as needed

Writes legibly

Functions proficiently in a Microsoft Windows environment

Oxygen equipment, humidifiers, nebulizers, spirometers, suction equipment, EKG machine, Holter monitor, Electronic charting system, basic office equipment, Bi-Pap/CPAP machines, Pulmonary function testing equipment.

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and transfer patients in excess of 100 pounds, which may require push, pull and utilizing full range of body movements. Ability to stand, sit, reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl, grasp, use fine finger movement.

Indoors in climate controlled, well-lighted, and ventilated environment

As a representative of Curahealth, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct affect on the hospital’s image and perceptions of quality care and service.  Interaction with guests, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, physicians, contract staff, vendors, and affiliate schools is in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional.  This behavior supports an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with hospital standards and guidelines to promote positive relations. The respiratory therapist exhibits and promotes the hospital’s Standards of Behavior throughout the hospital community.