Respiratory Therapist

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

• 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

• 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

• Experience in critical care and ventilator management
• Ability to mentor and support new staff
• Detail-oriented with strong clinical assessment skills