Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) for a Level I children's hospital setting requiring prior Level I experience.

Details

• Respiratory Care department serving pediatric patients of all ages within the facility
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours weekly
• 26-week contract with guaranteed 48 hours per week
• Previous experience in a children's only hospital preferred

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program required
• Licensure by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required (license required if applicable)
• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care required
• BLS (AHA) required upon hire
• ACLS (AHA) required within 3 months of hire
• RRT credential required within 12 months of hire
• Minimum 1 year of experience required
• 2 years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred
• Must have Level I trauma center experience
• Full date of birth and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Administer therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff
• Document treatment information and patient response in the computerized medical record
• Act as a clinical resource for medical staff on respiratory care matters
• Perform invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and patient monitoring
• Provide age-appropriate respiratory care to patients of all ages
• Maintain and clean respiratory therapy equipment and records
• Participate as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests
• No local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius
• Returning workers may extend only once for a total of 26 weeks, then require a 6-month separation before reapplying
• Credentialing and compliance deadlines are strictly enforced with no start date flexibility
• 30-day written notice required for early cancellation or termination of assignment