What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Associate - PRN position at Integris?
INTEGRIS Health Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma's largest not-for-profit health system has a great opportunity for a Respiratory Care Associate in Oklahoma City, OK. In this position, you'll be a part of our pulmonary medicine team providing exceptional work supporting the INTEGRIS Health caregivers and the community at large. If our mission of partnering with people to live healthier lives speaks to you, apply today. We invite you to join us as we strive to be The Most Trusted Partner for Health.
The Respiratory Care Associate provides a limited variety of therapeutic respiratory care services in accordance with the Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practice Act, regulated by the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. This position requires population specific competencies. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as appropriate based on the level of patient contact this position requires. INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
,- 3 years recent full time experience in providing respiratory services at INTEGRIS Health
- Current Respiratory Care Practitioner License * The incumbent may work under a temporary letter to practicfe issued by OSBMLS until the Board meets to issue their Respiratory Care Practitioner License
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Verbal/Written) Student Only:
- Requires the incumbent be currently attending an accredited respiratory care program and hold a Provisional Respiratory Care Practitioner License, issued by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (OSBMLS). The incumbent may work under a temporary letter to practice issued by OSBMLS until the board meets to issue their Provisional Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English (Written/Verbal).
- Must provide a copy of the "Verification of Student Status" form required to obtain their Provisional license.
Their instructor must complete the "Student Task Proficiency List" on this form.
If incumbent has a provisional license, the incumbent must possess a minimum of the following skills with demonstrated proficiency in the lab and/or clinical setting by recognized instructor/evaluator in compliance with Provisional license of the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision: - Metered Dose Inhaler medication administration - Small (or large) volume nebulizer medication administration - IPPB with medication administration - Humidity and aerosol therapy with bland solutions - Medical gas administration (nasal cannula, simple mask, venturi masks, partial and non-rebreathing masks) - Respiratory mechanics - Incentive Spirometry - Suctioning - Pulse oximetry - Chest physiotherapy ? - CPR - Arterial/capillary blood gas analysis (may include electrolytes) - Arterial blood gas/capillary sampling - Non-invasive ventilation (CPAP, BiPAP)
INTEGRIS Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All applicants will receive consideration regardless of membership in any protected status as defined by applicable state or federal law, including protected veteran or disability status.