What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Respiratory Care Practitioner position at Hillcrest Medical Center?
Overview
Join our team as a Student Respiratory Care Practitioner in Tulsa, 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:
- Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.
Responsibilities
- Individuals within this job classification provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies consistent with student scope of practice.
- They are accountable for assessing, implementing, evaluating and documenting respiratory care in accordance with HMC standards and under the direction of the department Manager in order to deliver efficient, effective and quality respiratory care.
- The Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) Student must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
- This individual is responsible for the administration of oxygen, various treatment modalities, and ventilator management.
- He/she is expected to adhere to and abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practice Act.
- Must be able to demonstrate awareness and appropriateness in the care of patient’s at end of life.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in and attending an accredited Respiratory Therapy program in Oklahoma
- Must be eligible for a provisional RCP Student license
