Respiratory Therapist RRT - Days

Job DescriptionINTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist RTT in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you'll be a part of our Home Medical Equipment team providing exceptional work supporting the INTEGRIS Health caregivers and the community at large. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today and learn more about our recently enhanced benefits package for all eligible caregivers such as, front loaded PTO, 100% INTEGRIS Health paid short term disability, increased retirement match, and paid family leave. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health. The Respiratory Therapist RRT 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.INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.ResponsibilitiesThe Respiratory Therapist RRT responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Administers a wide variety of therapeutic services and diagnostic tests to various patient typesSets up all equipment/supplies needed and provides assistance to the physicians during special proceduresPerforms assessments and re-assessments of 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 (Does not apply to DME)Performs arterial punctures or blood gas analysis for arterial blood gases (Does not apply to DME)Performs intubation as needed or requested where credentialed and approved by the medical staff (Does not apply to DME) * Provides onboarding education to new departmental staff and assists students rotating through the hospital INTEGRIS Durable Medical Equipment (DME) department only:Schedules patient appointments for PAP TherapyMaintains all necessary documentation and ensures all require documentation is available for PAP TherapyCommunicates DME respiratory equipment education to patientsDownloads PAP therapy results on a routine basis.Maintains inventory on all PAP Therapy equipmentContinues to seek education on all PAP Therapy guideline requirements and changes.The Respiratory Therapist RRT is accountable to the assigned Supervisor.This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Moderate exposure to hazardous risks, including potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Potential for bodily injury related to lifting and incidents of workplace violence. Must follow universal safety precautions. Exposed to constant interruptions, noise, disagreeable odors, and assorted chemicals. May have multiple floors assigned per shift. May be required to be on call status.All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.QualificationsGraduate of a Registry Eligible Respiratory Therapy SchoolRegistered Respiratory Therapist (Graduates will have 12 months to become registered. If employee fails to become registered within the 12 months, will be moved to CRT Therapist position.Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License issued by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (OSBMLS)The incumbent may work under a temporary letter to practice issued by OSBMLS until the board meets to issue their Respiratory Care Practitioner License.Requires 1 year full time experience in respiratory care or 1 recent year of a hands-on clinical practicum in an accredited respiratory care program.Must be an RRT and Conscious Sedation Certified before participating in IV Conscious Sedation procedures.Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Written/Verbal) INTEGRIS Durable Medical Equipment (DME) department only:BLS certification or must obtain within 60 days of hire.