Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Shift: Days, 7a - 7p

The Children's Hospital- Oklahoma City, OK

OU Health'sRespiratory Care department is an AARC Quality Care recognized department, and we are proud to maintain a strong focus on quality, safety and patient satisfaction so we can meet the many unique needs of our patients. We use a team approach to treat and provide a range of pulmonary interventions and therapies for women and children.

General 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 that are served by the department.

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.
• Records treatment information and patient's treatment response in their computerized medical record.
• 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.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program.

Experience: None required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Eligible to sit for the certifying exam administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care; Incumbents must receive this certification (CRTT) within six (6) months of hire.Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association) required if working in the Pediatric ICU. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association) required if working in the Pediatric ICU. Neonatal Resuscitation Program required if working in the Neonatal ICU.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
• Knowledge of patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system, age of the patient and the ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient's needs.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff. Some computer skills.

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