Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs in Oklahoma
Respiratory Therapist - Home Care works in a home care environment and assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Respiratory Therapist - Home Care treats patients with pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, positive pressure breathing, humidity/medicated aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, pulmonary drainage procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Additionally, Respiratory Therapist - Home Care operates oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist equipment. Requires a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Respiratory Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Respiratory Therapist - Nights
- 100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.
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Oklahoma, OK
FULL_TIME
- Department: 36402 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Night Shift, 0.9 FTE, 3 - 12 hour shifts, every fourth weekend, holiday rotation ***Sign-On Bonus Available*** ***May be eligible for our Loan Forgiveness program – Up to 20K*** Location: Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center: 2900 W. Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee Pay Range: $31.10 - $46.60/hour We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range (above) will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Shift differentials for PM, Nights, Weekends (based on job profile) 401(k) company contribution: 3% of your eligible annual salary AND 401(k) employer match: Dollar for dollar match up to 3% Opportunity for yearly merit increases within the salary range Major Responsibilities: Uses Respiratory therapy processes to support assessment of patient utilizing a variety of skills such as pulmonary diagnostics, chest radiograph, hemodynamic values, laboratory values, and correlates blood gases and electrolytes. Can identify and address the special needs of patient population specific to department services. Operates specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues. Assists physician with bedside or other procedures as applicable to facility. Provides medication treatments and therapies per physician order and/or patient driven respiratory protocols as prescribed. Cleans, maintains, and ensures proper functionality of equipment. Troubleshoots equipment as necessary and identifies the need for service and/or repair. Educates and instructs patients in purpose, technique, self-care, goal of therapy, and disease management. Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients. Under physician direction, the respiratory therapist must be able to adapt and comply to policies and procedures for a variety of different service areas, perform tasks and/or special duties as required by assignment and maintain performance standards and organizational behaviors. Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Provides clear, concise, timely, and accurate patient handoff. Promotes a culture of safety by recognizing and applying proper safety measures to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions. Teaches, educates, and precepts new teammates, orientees, and students. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license issued by the state in which the team member practices. Active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) within 12 months OR active Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential issued by the NBRC if credential received prior to January 1, 2019. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). See Education/Certification Addendum for any additional site-specific requirements. Education Required: Graduate from an accredited respiratory care program, with a minimum of an associate degree. Experience Required: No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Effective organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Problem solving and decision making for patient care and equipment use. Proficient computer skills, use of e-mail and electronic medical record systems. Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members, and physicians. Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others. Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. Must be able to lift 50 lb object from knee to waist. Must be able to lift 50 lb from floor to waist height occasionally. Must be able to lift 40 lb at waist height and carry it across various distances. Must be able to lift 20 lb from waist to overhead. Must be able to push/pull while utilizing 30 lb of force occasionally for long distances. Must demonstrate stand-pivot transfer from bed to chair. Must perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs person on a sheet across 2 feet with a second person. Must utilize safe body mechanics at all times. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care
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Respiratory Therapist - PRN
- 100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.
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Oklahoma, OK
PART_TIME
- Department: 36402 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Respiratory Therapy Services Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN days or nights *...
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Physical Therapist
- A Path of Care Home Health
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Coalgate, OK
FULL_TIME
- A Path of Care Home Health of Coalgate, OK is looking to hire a full-time Physical Therapist (PT). Are you personable, friendly, and someone who enjoys helping others? Do you want an opportunity to ad...
- 19 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- A Path of Care Home Health
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Ada, OK
FULL_TIME
- A Path of Care Home Health of Ada, OK is looking to hire a Full-time or PRN Physical Therapist (PT). Are you personable, friendly, and someone who enjoys helping others? Do you want an opportunity to ...
- 19 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- A Path of Care Home Health
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Enid, OK
FULL_TIME
- A Path of Care Home Health of Enid, OK is looking to hire a full-time Physical Therapist (PT). Are you personable, friendly, and someone who enjoys helping others? Do you want an opportunity to advanc...
- 20 Days Ago
Physical Therapist
- A Path of Care Home Health
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Norman, OK
FULL_TIME
- A Path of Care Home Health of Norman, OK is looking to hire a full-time Physical Therapist (PT). Are you personable, friendly, and someone who enjoys helping others? Do you want an opportunity to adva...
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About Oklahoma
Oklahoma is the 20th-largest state in the United States, covering an area of 69,899 square miles (181,040 km2), with 68,595 square miles (177,660 km2) of land and 1,304 square miles (3,380 km2) of water. It lies partly in the Great Plains near the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states. It is bounded on the east by Arkansas and Missouri, on the north by Kansas, on the northwest by Colorado, on the far west by New Mexico, and on the south and near-west by Texas. Much of its border with Texas lies along the Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen, a failed continental rift. The geologic figure defi...
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Income Estimation for Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs
$49,017 to $56,204
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Respiratory Therapist - Home Care in Cincinnati, OH
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