Respiratory Therapist CRT

• INTEGRIS Health, Oklahoma’s largest not-for-profit health system, is seeking a dedicated caregiver to join us in our mission to partner with people to live healthier lives. 
• Benefits of being an INTEGRIS Health caregiver include front-loaded PTO, medical benefits through the extensive INTEGRIS Health network, financial assistance for continued education, 24/7 mental health support and more. 
• Take the first step toward growing your career by joining us.

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist CRT assumes responsibility for the management and delivery of patient care for their assigned areas. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires.

The Respiratory Therapist CRT responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administers a wide variety of therapeutic services and diagnostic tests to various patient types.
• Accepts verbal orders from physicians (for Respiratory Care Procedures) and records accurately in the patients medical record.
• Sets up all equipment/supplies needed and provides assistance to the physicians during special procedures.
• Assesses/reassesses patient history, chest x-rays, vital signs, blood gases, progress notes, etc. in order to determine appropriate therapy modalities/frequencies or effects of conscious sedation and communicates this to the physician.
• Performs intubation as needed or requested where after deemed confident by Respiratory Staff and approved by the medical staff.
• Performs arterial punctures or blood gas analysis for arterial blood gases.
• Schedules patient appointments for PAP Therapy.
• Maintains all necessary documentation and ensures all require documentation is available for PAP Therapy.
• Communicates DME respiratory equipment education to patients.
• Maintains inventory on all PAP Therapy equipment.
• Continues to seek education on all PAP Therapy guideline requirements and changes.
• Potential for bodily injury related to lifting and incidents of workplace violence. Must follow universal safety precautions.  

• May be required to be on call status.

   

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 1 year of full-time experience in respiratory care or 1 recent year of a hands-on clinical practicum in an accredited respiratory care program.
• RCP (Respiratory Care Practitioner) - The incumbent may work under a temporary letter to practice issued by OSBMLS until the Board meets to issue their Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association Issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association  within 60 days of hire 
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written). 

 INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.