RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RT) PRN

    Posted 2 days ago
    oklahoma city, oklahoma, united states · Onsite

    About the job

    AI Summary

    Join AMG Specialty Hospital - Oklahoma City as a PRN Respiratory Therapist to administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care. Responsibilities include operating and monitoring respiratory equipment, administering medical gases, maintaining airway clearance, and assisting in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Completion of an approved respiratory care program and relevant certifications are required.

    PRN Respiratory Therapist (RT)

    Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

    Job Description:

    • Administer therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities
    • Operate and monitor respiratory equipment, including ventilators and medical gas delivery systems
    • Administer medical gases, humidification, aerosols, and respiratory medications
    • Maintain clearance of patients' natural and artificial airways
    • Obtain blood samples and interpret blood gas data
    • Provide primary assistance in cardiopulmonary resuscitation

    Requirements:

    • Completion of an approved respiratory care program
    • Current Oklahoma RT license
    • Current ACLS certification
    • Current BLS certification
    • Minimum of three to five years of related work experience
    • Ability to read and communicate effectively in English

    Company Overview:

    AMG Specialty Hospital - Oklahoma City is a Long-Term Acute Care hospital specializing in the management of complex medical needs. Our mission is to return patients to their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictive medical environment. We achieve this through a multi-disciplined approach that includes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well as family involvement. Our high staff-to-patient ratio ensures individualized attention, with nurses, therapists, and physicians working collaboratively to achieve the best possible outcomes.

    AMG Specialty Hospital - Oklahoma City is an equal opportunity employer and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an employee-owned company.