Join our team as a PRN, Night, Registered Respiratory Therapist, at INTEGRIS Health Baptist, in OKC, OK. Get to Know Your Team INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is looking for a committed caregiver to join our team. Working PRN at INTEGRIS Health offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives. Responsibilities The Per Diem Respiratory Therapist assumes responsibility for the management and delivery of patient care for their assigned areas. This position requires population specific competencies.
Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. The Per Diem Respiratory Therapist RRT responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Administers a wide variety of therapeutic services and diagnostic tests to various patient types. Sets up all equipment/supplies needed and provides assistance to the physicians during special procedure.
Performs assessments and re assessments of patient history, chest x-rays, vital signs, blood gases, progress notes, etc. in order to determine appropriate therapy modalities/frequencies or effects of conscious sedation and communicates this to the physician. Performs arterial punctures or blood gas analysis for arterial blood gases. Performs intubation as needed or requested where credentialed and approved by the medical staff.
Provides onboarding education to new departmental staff and assists students rotating through the hospital. May be required to be on call status. All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.
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RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire. ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 60 days of hire. NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 180 days of hire.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written). INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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