Under general supervision the RRT will perform all respiratory care related duties. Sets up and administers all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages in all areas of the hospital, as prescribed by a physician. Responsible for the application and operation of acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long-term mechanical ventilation of adults and pediatrics. Maintain all department and hospital records and enters accurate information into the hospital’s EHR for the therapy as given.

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.

Position Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None – Works with all hospital staff and fosters external relationships with physicians and practitioners.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily.
• Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Seek out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary.
• Share professional knowledge with hospital staff, board members, and administrator.
• Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to the hospital’s philosophy, mission, and policies and procedures.
• Support the hospital’s goals and objectives.
• Maintains a good attendance record and follows all hospital rules, policies and procedures.
• Maintains open and effective communications with patients and their nurses, physicians, peers, supervisors, and students. Establishes and maintains excellent interdepartmental and interpersonal relationships.
• Attends departmental meetings and in-services to stay current with the developments of the department and hospital.
• Observes that proper safety measures are enforced in the techniques used on patients receiving therapy. Maintains high safety standards in the hospital.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrates active listening techniques.
• Gains support through effective relationships.
• Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and hospital property.
• Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to the needs of patients by complying with hospital policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year adult critical care required
• NRP required.
• ACLS, BLS and PALS required.
• Demonstrates initiative, ability to work with others, and professional judgement.
• Previous clinical Respiratory Care experience in a hospital of comparable size preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, assessment/action, airway management/ intubation, arterial puncture/A-line insertion and ventilator management skills preferred.

Education and/or Experience:

• Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and action of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.
• Graduate of a recognized COARC or JRCRTE/AMA Respiratory Care Educational Program.
• Approved 2 year (AA degree) Respiratory Therapy program, preferred.
• **Required educational levels call for proof at time of hire.
• 2 years previous hospital experience required.
• Emergency Room experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current Oklahoma RCP License or written permission to practice required. Must have immediate access to license while on duty.
• Actively registered with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP Certification required
• CPFT encouraged and preferred
• Membership in AARC and/or CSRC preferred
• Proof of all required License(s) and Certification(s) is due at time of hire.

Language Skills:

• English is the primary language
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to interpret reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, physicians, clients, customers, employees, and the public.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute ratio, percent, rate, as well as the ability to create and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form.
• Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.