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Respiratory Therapist (Nights)

OSU Medical Center

#Sign-On Bonus #Quality Assurance #BLS #Emergency Response #Nights #Respiratory Therapist #Medications #Physician Orders #Associate Degree

Quick overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist sets up and operates equipment for diagnosing and treating respiratory illnesses, administering respiratory gases and medications, and responding to hospital emergencies. Responsibilities also include analyzing blood gases, educating patients on home equipment use, and assisting with mechanically ventilated patient transport.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a valid Oklahoma RT License and current BLS certification, with an Associate Degree being preferred for this role. Experience of 0 to 1 year is preferred, and the role requires working alternate weekends and holidays.

associate degreeQuality AssurancePatient EducationEmergency ResponseRespiratory TherapyArterial Blood Gas AnalysisMechanical VentilationPhysician Order TakingDepartmental InserviceHolter Monitor Initiation

Job description

Sign-On bonus up to $15,000!
The Registered Respiratory Therapist reports to the shift supervisor/manager.
Capable of setting up and operating various types of equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and or illness.
The therapist provides administration of respiratory specific gases and medications, and modes of therapy for the respiratory compromised patient.
Responds to emergencies throughout the hospital.
Performs Holter monitor initiation and discontinuance.
Analyze and advises on arterial blood gas results.
Inservice patients and families on the use of Respiratory equipment in the home environment.
Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
May assist in the ordering of department supplies.
Takes and records verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary.
Acts as a resource person to nurses, physicians, residents, interns, respiratory staff, students and other hospital staff in regards to initiation and operation of all respiratory procedures.
May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor.
Takes an active part in attending departmental inservice/education programs.
Participates in Quality Assurance programs, and participates in department and/or OSUMC committees.
Work schedule includes working alternate weekends and holidays.

Respiratory Therapist (Nights)

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