What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Bailey Medical Center?
Overview
Join our team as a PRN, Night Shift Respiratory Therapist in Owasso, OK.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Bailey Medical Center offers a full range of medical services, including general surgery, maternity, gynecology, bariatrics, orthopedics and emergency care. The 73-bed hospital is one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the region.
Responsibilities
- Setting up and operating various types of equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and or illness.
- The therapist provides administration of respiratory specific gases and medications, and modes of therapy for the respiratory compromised patient.
- Responds to emergencies throughout the hospital.
- Advises on arterial blood gas results.
- Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
- May assist in the ordering of department supplies.
- Takes and records verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary.
- Acts as a resource person to nurses, physicians, residents, interns, respiratory staff, students and other hospital staff in regard to initiation and operation of all respiratory procedures.
- May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor.
- Takes an active part in attending departmental in-service/education programs.
- Participates in Quality Assurance programs, and participates in department and/or BMC committees.
- Work schedule includes working alternate weekends and holidays.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- Associates Degree in Respiratory Care
- CRT or RRT from NBRC
- BLS (upon hire)
- ACLS (within 30 days of hire)
- NRP (within 60 days of hire)
Preferred Job Requirements
- 1 year of experience
