Description

American Traveler is seeking a Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT) for a day shift position at a children's hospital, requiring Level I ICU experience.

Details

• Works in the Respiratory Care department at a children's hospital
• Provides respiratory care to patients across all pediatric age levels
• Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic testing and patient monitoring
• Day shift schedule
• 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved Respiratory Care Program
• License required if applicable: Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• BLS (AHA) required upon hire
• ACLS (AHA) required within 3 months of hire
• RRT credential required within 12 months of hire
• Minimum of 1 year of experience required
• Level I ICU experience required
• 2+ years of respiratory care experience in a critical care setting preferred
• Previous experience at a children's only hospital preferred

Additional Information

• Administers therapeutic treatments as prescribed by medical staff
• Documents treatment information and patient responses in the computerized medical record
• Acts as a clinical resource for medical staff
• Ensures proper cleaning and maintenance of respiratory equipment
• Maintains respiratory therapy records
• Serves as part of the quick response team for cardiac and respiratory arrests
• Does not accept local candidates within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Extensions limited to one time for a total of 26 weeks, with a required 6-month separation before reapplying afterward