RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner; Levels - Pediatric Respiratory - Nights

Position Title

RRT - Respiratory Care Practitioner (Levels 1-3) - Pediatric Respiratory - Nights

Respiratory Care

Under general supervision, administers therapeutic treatments prescribed by attending medical staff. Records treatment information and patient’s treatment response in the medical record. Manages and maintains life support equipment.

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.

• Apply knowledge of the scientific principles underlying cardiopulmonary physiology and pathophysiology as well as biomedical engineering and technology Cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Respiratory Care is practiced under medical direction across the health care continuum.
• Respiratory therapists will effectively offer preventative care to, as well as assess, educate, and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Develop and implement effective care plans, patient-driven protocols, disease-based clinical pathways and disease management.
• Provides Respiratory Care using a Family Centered Approach.
• Assesses individualized patient cardiopulmonary needs and communicates them to the care team.
• Embraces the interdisciplinary care model and stays aware of changes.
• Participates in data collection or auditing.
• Represents staff at relevant staff meetings, reporting and updating current staff

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience.

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by National Board of Respiratory Care within 90 days of hire.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by National Board of Respiratory Care within one year of hire.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by Oklahoma State Medical Board.
• 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.

• Knowledge of procedures and techniques of Respiratory Therapy and the operation and repair of respiratory equipment.
• Clinical decision making skills appropriate to patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system and to the age of the patient.
• Ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient’s needs.

Education: Associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by Oklahoma State Medical Board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA).

Education: Associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued by Oklahoma State Medical Board.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA).

• Oklahoma University Medical Center and OU Health Edmond - Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) through the National Board for Respiratory Care.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.