Respiratory Care Practitioner III

Under limited supervision, administers therapeutic treatments prescribed by attending medical staff. Records treatment information and patient's treatment response in the medical record. Manages and maintains life support equipment. Trains and mentors peers, and serves as a resource for others.Acts in the role of shift charge RT.

Essential 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.

All essential responsibilities found in Respiratory II plus the following:

• Recognized by peers and supervisors as an expert in one or more areas of Respiratory Therapy and serves as an expert in department for protocol and quality review

• Performs advanced level professional work

• Must be certified in one or more specialized NBRC specialty credentials.

• Must be proficient in all patient care areas.

• May oversee daily/shift operations of the department and coordination of work and patient flow where applicable.

• May assist leadership with communication to employees

• Works with department leadership on education and quality projects that improve quality and safety in department.

• Participates in department-based organizational committee.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Meets expectations of a Respiratory Care II

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Experience: At least 5 years of experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required upon hire:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued from National Board of Respiratory Care.

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) issued from Oklahoma State Medical Board

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA),

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Specialty Credential Required upon hire:

• Oklahoma University Medical Center and OU Health Edmond - Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) through the National Board for Respiratory Care

Oklahoma Children's Only Required upon hire:

• Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) through the National Board for Respiratory Care

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA), and

• NRP Provider Card (7th Edition) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)