What are the responsibilities and job description for the RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist position at Southwestern Medical Center?
Description
Southwestern Medical Center is a 198-bed facility nestled in Lawton, Oklahoma. Lawton is on the Forbes’ list as one of the “Best Small Places for Business and Careers.” We value our team and recognize their exceptional contributions in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our guests. We’re excited to enhance our team of compassionate and professionals with a new Registered Respiratory Therapist in RT Unit.
As a member of our team, you will have the chance to:
- Make a real difference in the lives of our patients through the delivery of exceptional customer service experience!
- Be part of a collaborative, professional environment where your opinions and expertise are valued.
- Enjoy a flexible schedule that respects your work-life balance.
- Receive competitive compensation that recognizes your skills and experience, with the added benefit of our updated pay rates.
At SW Medical Center, we offer a robust benefits package that will give you and your family the peace of mind you deserve, and most start after 30 days of hire.
- Multiple offers to choose from, which include:
- PPO to include HSA, FSA,
- Dental
- Vision
- PTO
- 401K
- Perkspot (discount program)
- Voluntary Benefits (legal, critical illness, Accident Insurance, Permanent Life insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Auto Home Ins., Identity theft, and Pet insurance)
- Quantum Health
- Multi-facetted wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Telemedicine Program
- Education Assistance (Reimbursement and Advance)
- Career Development
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Clinical Ladder Program
- Tuition Advancement Payback Plan
What makes Lawton an ideal place to live? Learn more about the City of Lawton here.
It’s All About Our Culture
Scion Health considers a consistently positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous, and professional attitude to be an essential function of every position. While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to roll up their sleeves and pitch in as necessary to get the job done.
Employees must be able to relate to other people beyond giving and receiving instructions: (a) can get along with co-workers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes, (b) perform work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others; and (c) respond appropriately to constructive feedback from a supervisor.
Position Summary
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will provide services, timely and efficiently, at appropriate levels to all patients and in all settings served by the department. The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will also perform tasks and duties as outlined in the Respiratory Care Department’s Policy and Procedure Manual and will assist in assigned administrative tasks, both basic and advanced, and will maintain clinical competencies through participation in educational and orientation programs.
The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) should also be able to provide advanced clinical expertise and education to Departmental staff members.
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
License-State of Oklahoma
Registered-National Board for Respiratory Care (preferred)
Certification-Basic Life Support (CPR) within 30 days of hire
