Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

Job overview

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) in Oklahoma City, OK. This is an onsite, part-time position with no specified salary. SSM Health values its employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package. This role exists to provide evaluation and care for respiratory therapy patients, administering prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

What you'll do

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis
• Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition
• Performs advanced respiratory care modalities
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment
• Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment
• Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures
• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education

Experience

No experience required

Skills & competencies

respiratory care practitioner

rrt

allied health

ssm health

oklahoma city

ok

united states

part-time

night shift

prn

no degree required

bls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Payment Options, Upfront Tuition Coverage

About the employer

SSM Health is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.