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Muskogee, OK - USA

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1 Vacancy

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The Licensed Respiratory Therapist assesses implements and evaluates the delivery of respiratory care services utilizing processes in accordance with hospital standards and department policies for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient status. Job Responsibilities:Assesses & delivers care/interventions to patients in noncritical care areas within policy with consideration to patient age cultural and psychosocial factors. Performs computer entry verifies physician orders and documents pertinent clinical information. Provides accurate documentation in the medical record according to policy. Provides care effectively to patients in critical care areas. Provides mechanical ventilation invasive/noninvasive while monitoring & measuring patient parameters. Attends to ventilator maintenance & setting changes monitoring patient response to setting changes. Performs computer entry verifies physician orders and documents pertinent clinical information. Provides accurate documentation in the medical record according to policy. Communicates effectively with the healthcare team and demonstrates professional judgment in response to changing patient or departmental situations. As indicated delegates and supervises tasks to appropriate staff members. Acknowledges and demonstrates respect for patients rights. Establishes effective relationships with patients patients families & medical staff utilizing positive customer service skills. Consistently maintains communication updates with department. Support departmental/hospital goals by attending inservices meeting department education standards and completing variance reports. Organizes prioritizes and performs skills appropriate for the patient population. Anticipates patient/department needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Responds to code blues RIT/CRIT calls and transports in a timely manner. Participates in mentoring of new personnel. Assists in monitoring quality and appropriateness of patient care. Participates actively in projects and processes designed to improve patient outcomes. Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field. Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Required Skills & Experience: Zero 0 to six 6 months of related experience. Ability to perform medication administration via nebulizer or metered dose inhaler humidity and aerosol therapy medical gas administration incentive spirometry Respiratory Mechanics PEP therapy pulse oximetry Chest Physiotherapy CPR Mechanical Ventilation Intubation Extubating Suctioning and Bronchoscopy Assist. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. Basic PC skills as required for entering data and performing documentation. Preferred Skills & Experience: Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program. Preferred Education:Required Certification & Licensure: Valid Oklahoma Provisional / Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP). ORTemporary letter to practice issued by the Oklahoma Medical Board. Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA within 2 months of hire.

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