Registered Respiratory Therapist - $30-50 per hour

Company: OU Health
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

OU Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Registered Respiratory TherapistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart Date: ASAPDuration: OngoingEmployment Type: Staff*** Pay is based on years of applicable experience and acuity level of position
Position Title:Experienced RN or RRT - Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric ECMO Coordinator - Nights - Part TimeDepartment:Pediatric ECMOJob Description:Location: Oklahoma Childrens HospitalSchedule Available: Part Time, 1 shift/week, 7p-7aGeneral Description: Under limited general administrative direction, and in collaboration with physicians, perfusionist, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, patients, and families, provides expert care for the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Responsibilities: Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.
Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
Advises and counsels patient and patient's families placed on ECMO required consent forms and ensures completion and compliance of policies and procedures.Responsible for providing patient's family education materials to ensure information is current and consistent with recent evidence.Assists with staff scheduling to ensure there is ECMO service coverage in collaboration with leadership.Responsible for quality monitoring for patients receiving ECMO therapy.Assists with developing curriculum for training of ECMO specialist, delivering the training, and evaluating the competency on an ongoing basis.Responsible for maintaining inventory control and work with leadership to ensure adequate supplies are readily available.Monitors ECMO pump hours and reviews other information as established for the service.Must maintain knowledge of all regulatory standards from multiple regulatory bodies and incorporate them into process and procedures for the ECMO program.Collaborates with other providers in the quality monitoring and research activities related to ECMO.Performs other duties as assigned, not limited to ECMO specific tasks.General Responsibilities:Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing or Graduate of a Respiratory program approved by the American Medical : 2 or more years of experience as a RN or RT with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) experience required.
4 or more years of experience as an RN or RT with ECMO experience preferred.License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:
Current RN License issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing, or a current multistate compact RN License (eNLC) OR Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Current Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association required upon hire. ACLS (American Heart Association) required within 6 months of hire. PALS (American Heart Association) required within 6 months of hire if working with pediatric , Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of patient care as it relates to the pulmonary and cardiac system, age of the patient and the ability to interpret the appropriate information to identify patient's needs.Ability to work under stress.Good interpersonal skills.Ability to maintain a good working relationship with coworkers and staff.Must be able to prioritize and manage several tasks at one time.Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.#CBCurrent OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.OU Health Job ID #R. Posted job title: Experienced RN or RRT - Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric ECMO Coordinator - Nights - Part TimeAbout OU HealthOU Health is the state's only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma's largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state's only freestanding children's hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma's flagship hospital, which serves as the state's only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker's Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health's oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health's mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research.Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.BenefitsMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLife insurancePet insuranceSick payContinuing Education401k retirement planWellness and fitness programsEmployee assistance programsBenefits start day 1

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