Education – Completion or graduation of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
Experience – One (1) year relevant experience as a member of a healthcare team is preferred.
Licenses & Certification – Incumbent is required to possess current licensure by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. Must have current CPR certification.
Knowledge & Skills –
Knowledge of the physics of radiology, human anatomy, and physiology, also methods, techniques and quality control required for processing radiography film with optimum results.
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of the position is to provide Respiratory Therapist services performing a variety of duties involving basic and technical procedures also to perform certain routine radiological examinations for patients within the assigned facility.
Work is performed in an ambulatory and non-ambulatory hospital setting. There is common exposure to communicable diseases, potentially hazardous chemicals, and biohazardous materials. Special attire may be required as protection against infection.
Work requires considerable walking and moving from bed to bed, bending and lifting, often in excess of fifty pounds, when helping patients in and out of bed and positioning patients in bed. Ability to cope with constant changes in a stressful environment.
Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:
Administers a variety of Respiratory Therapy procedures including Hand-held nebulization, intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB), mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, chest percussion with postural drainage, pulse oximetry, and metered dose inhalers.
Must identify and correct mechanical malfunctions occurring with equipment, including the disassembly, reassembly, safety checks and operational checks.
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