RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)-PRN

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST- PRN

Are you in search of a new opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.

We are seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center! This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care. Perfect for a RRT looking to make a meaningful impact in Oklahoma!

St. Mary's is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary's Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women's Imaging, Wound Care, and more.

Website: https://www.stmarysregional.com

Position Summary:

Deliver safe and accurate patient care to those patients experiencing cardiopulmonary difficulties and ensure the smooth operation of the Respiratory Therapy Department.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Obtains data pertinent to therapy by chart review and physical exam
• Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery. Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Maintains asepsis with appropriate hand washing between patients
• Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures by cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing equipment as needed according to department policy.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Provides complete and competent ventilatory management on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients
• Responds to Code Blue situations quickly and efficiently and performs CPR as needed
• Consistently exchanges opened or unlocked carts and restocks crash cart post code.
• Uses Two Patient Identifiers on all patients
• Documents all pertinent data on the patient's medical record following completion of any service. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, logbooks and their proper usage.
• Receives and gives report on condition of assigned patients to include patient information, order changes, and initiation of new orders, transfers and dismissals. Inputs any necessary changes.
• Assumes share and responsibility of workload, according to level of skill and abilities.
• Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties

Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary's providers
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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Requirements:

• Graduated from an accredited respiratory program with at least an associate degree.
• Current Oklahoma RCP license or Provisional letter required until Board meets as designated on the letter.
• NBRC Registered (RRT) credentials required and maintained per NBRC.
• BLS required.
• ALS and PALS certifications required within six (6) months of employment and annual re-certification required.
• TEAM-de-escalation training required within 6 months of hire.
• NRP is preferred.
• Some clinical experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Typing and basic computer skills required.

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