Respiratory Therapist

Hillcrest Healthcare System • Tulsa, OK

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, implements, evaluates, and documents respiratory care in accordance with Hillcrest Medical Center standards and under the direction of the department Manager and Medical Director. The role provides efficient, effective, and quality respiratory care and requires age-appropriate care for patients on the assigned unit. Responsibilities include administering oxygen and other treatment modalities and managing ventilators. The therapist must follow the Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practice Act and demonstrate awareness and appropriateness when caring for patients at end of life.

This is a night-shift PRN position in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at Hillcrest Medical Center, a 656-bed hospital with specialized services and facilities including The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, cancer treatment technology, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with at least 20 quarter hours of science.
• Associate of Science degree required.
• NBRC credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or, for a new graduate, obtain the RRT NBRC credential within 6 months of graduation; a newly hired Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) must obtain the RRT within 6 months of hire.
• Active Oklahoma Respiratory Care Professional License as outlined by the Oklahoma Medical Board.
• Obtain BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
• Obtain ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, evaluate, and document respiratory care in accordance with HMC standards and under the direction of the department Manager and Medical Director.
• Provide respiratory care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit.
• Administer oxygen and various treatment modalities.
• Manage ventilators.
• Adhere to the rules and regulations of the Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practice Act.
• Demonstrate awareness and appropriateness in caring for patients at end of life.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree