Respiratory Therapist

Hillcrest Healthcare System • Claremore, OK

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist sets up and operates equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease and illness for patients of all ages in Labor and Delivery, medical-surgical, recovery, intensive care, and Emergency Room settings. The role administers respiratory-specific gases and medications and provides therapy for respiratory-compromised patients. The therapist responds to hospital emergencies, advises on arterial blood gas results, assists with obtaining ABGs, and helps transport mechanically ventilated and noninvasively ventilated patients. Duties may also include ordering department supplies, taking verbal and telephone physician orders, attending deliveries and initiating neonatal nasal CPAP and mechanical ventilation, participating in department education and in-service programs, quality assurance programs, and department meetings. The role performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Respiratory Care.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Oklahoma CRT license upon hire.
• RRT license upon hire for Registered Respiratory Therapist only.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• NRP certification within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease and illness for patients of all ages.
• Administer respiratory-specific gases, medications, and modes of therapy for respiratory-compromised patients.
• Respond to emergencies throughout the hospital.
• Advise on arterial blood gas results and assist with obtaining ABGs.
• Assist with transporting mechanically ventilated patients and patients on noninvasive ventilation.
• May assist with ordering department supplies.
• Take and record verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary.
• Attend deliveries and initiate neonatal nasal CPAP and mechanical ventilation.
• Participate in departmental in-service and education programs.
• Participate in Quality Assurance programs and department meetings.
• Participate in taking call and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Resources supporting wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• Paid time off.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Supportive and inclusive culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree