Respiratory Care Practitioner

SSM Health Care - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

Hospitals

About the position

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at SSM Health is responsible for evaluating and providing care for patients requiring respiratory therapy. This role involves administering prescribed therapeutic services, monitoring patient conditions, and educating patients and their families about respiratory health. The practitioner will work in a dynamic healthcare environment, responding to medical emergencies and ensuring the safe operation of respiratory care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• State-specific licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay through DailyPay for eligible hourly team members.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.