Respiratory Therapist

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Tulsa, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a full-time, night-shift Respiratory Therapist. The role is accountable for assessing, implementing, evaluating, and documenting respiratory care in accordance with HMC standards and under the direction of the department Manager and Medical Director to deliver efficient, effective, quality care. The Registered Respiratory Therapist must provide age-appropriate respiratory care to patients on the assigned unit, administer oxygen and other treatment modalities, and manage ventilators. The therapist must follow the Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practice Act and demonstrate awareness and appropriateness in caring for patients at end of life. Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, cancer-treatment technology, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute. The organization describes a people-first environment with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness and financial well-being resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP).
At least 20 quarter hours of science.
An associate degree is required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
NBRC credential as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), or a new graduate must obtain the RRT credential within six months of graduation; a newly hired Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) must obtain the RRT within six months of hire.
Active Oklahoma Respiratory Care Professional License as outlined by the Oklahoma Medical Board.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
Must obtain ACLS within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or a related area.

Responsibilities

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