Respiratory Therapist

Company: Saint Francis Health System
Location: Tulsa
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Respiratory Care Department -Position eligible for relocation and sign on bonus, per guidelinesThe largest respiratory care department in OklahomaNitric Oxide administration on ventilator patients and patients in the ORNew technology ventilators, including Puritan Bennett 840, Oscillators and jet ventilators available for neonatal, pediatric and adult ventilation using cutting-edge technologyRespiratory care is the primary incubator in a Code BlueRapid Intervention team member, plus children's RIT team memberSpecialty staffing in our Respiratory Care UnitArray of career paths, including pulmonary rehabilitation, sleep medicine and home careTherapist-driven protocol utilization for:Bronchodilator administrationNon-invasive ventilationVentilator managementJob Summary: -The Respiratory Therapist assesses, implements, and evaluates the delivery of respiratory care services utilizing processes in accordance with hospital standards and department policies for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient status.Education: -Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: -Valid Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).Work Experience: -0 - 6 months related experience.-- - -Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: -Ability to perform: medication administration via nebulizer or metered dose inhaler, humidity and aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, incentive spirometry, Respiratory Mechanics, PEP therapy, pulse oximetry, Chest Physiotherapy, CPR, Mechanical Ventilation, Intubation, Extubation, Suctioning and Bronchoscopy Assist. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to be detail-oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. Basic PC skills as required for entering data and performing documentation.

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