Respiratory Care Practitioner

Job Description

Job Summary:

• 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.

Job Duties & 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 attending medical staff.
• Records treatment information and patient’s treatment response in their computerized medical record.
• Acts as a resource person to medical staff.
• Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients.
• Provides age appropriate care to patients.
• Ensures that respiratory equipment is cleaned and maintained.
• Maintains necessary respiratory therapy records.
• Performs as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests.

Required Education Certifications & Licensure:

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association) within 3 months of hire.
• Special Requirement: The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential must be received within 12 months of hire.