Respiratory Therapist - PRN

It's more than a career, it's a callingOK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma CityWorker Type:PRNJob Highlights:

Department: Respiratory Department

Schedule: PRN, Day Shift, 7am to 7pm

Starting Pay: $35.00 to $38.00

Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts

Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex

Now Offering Daily PayAt SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you’ve chosen a career where patients matter–a lot. Our Mission and Values put the patient first and place you in a position to improve each day.You can expect a work environment where:

Respiratory Care Practitioners feel valued, respected and free to express themselves;

Each employee finds meaning in work, leveraging skills and talents toward a greater purpose;

Teamwork and collaboration is encouraged, while management is supportive.

If you’re a patient advocate first…If you listen and respond with great care…If the needs, wants and goals of each patient matter to you…Then we’d love to learn more! Please fill out your application today.Join a network of health care professionals just as kind and powerful as youJob Summary:Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

No experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasional lifting/moving of patients.

Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Occasional driving.

Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: Illinois

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

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Respiratory Care Practitioner, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

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Respiratory Care Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

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Respiratory Educ Permit - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

And

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

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Letter of Acknowledgement of Receipt of Application for Respiratory Care Practitioner. - Oklahoma Medical Board

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Provisional Respiratory Care Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board

Or

Respiratory Care Practitioner - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

And

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

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Respiratory Care Practitioner - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4302080040 Healthplex El Reno Resp TherScheduled Weekly Hours:0SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)