Description

Respiratory Therapy Technician
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Respiratory Care Practitioner RRT - Pediatrics

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Administer therapeutic respiratory treatments as prescribed by attending medical staff across all appropriate age levels
• Document treatment information and patient responses in the computerized medical record
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and monitoring of patients
• Ensure respiratory equipment is properly cleaned and maintained
• Provide age-appropriate care to patients and serve as a resource to medical staff
• Participate as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care; RRT credential must be obtained within 12 months of hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association required within 3 months of hire

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Two or more years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting
• Strong clinical decision-making skills related to pulmonary and cardiac systems across patient age groups
• Proficiency with computer systems used in a clinical environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic respiratory therapy department serving a diverse patient population
• Supportive team environment with collaboration across medical staff and quick response teams