Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma 74133
Duration: FT/Direct Hire
Shift/Schedule: Nights 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours/week, 3 days/week
Job Responsibilities:
- Assess, implement, and evaluate respiratory care services according to hospital standards and department policies
- Deliver respiratory care interventions in critical and non-critical care areas
- Perform medication administration via nebulizer or metered dose inhaler
- Provide humidity and aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, incentive spirometry, respiratory mechanics, PEP therapy, pulse oximetry, and chest physiotherapy
- Perform CPR, mechanical ventilation, intubation, extubation, suctioning, and bronchoscopy assistance
- Monitor ventilator settings and patient responses to changes
- Verify physician orders and document clinical information accurately in medical records
- Respond to code blues, RIT/CRIT calls, and patient transports promptly
- Communicate effectively with healthcare teams, patients, and families
- Participate in mentoring new personnel and quality improvement initiatives
- Support departmental goals through education, in-services, and variance reporting
- Organize and prioritize patient care activities appropriately
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program
- Valid Oklahoma Provisional Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) or temporary practice letter issued by the Oklahoma Medical Board
- CRT or RRT credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- BLS certification within 2 months of hire
- 0–6 months of related experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic PC and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and make clinical judgments
Preferences:
- Experience in critical care and ventilator management
- Ability to mentor and support new staff
- Detail-oriented with strong clinical assessment skills