Respiratory Therapist

Hillcrest Healthcare System•Cushing, OK

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist in Cushing, OK. Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better. We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Hillcrest Hospital Cushing is a 99-bed community-owned facility offering 24-hour emergency services, cardiology, general surgery, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging, withdrawal stabilization, wound care and urology.

Requirements

Associated Degree in Respiratory Care
A minimum of 1 year of experience
Oklahoma CRT or RRT license (upon hire)
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
ACLS (within 30 days of hire)
NRP (within 60 days of hire)

Responsibilities

Setting up and operating various types of equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and or illness.
The therapist provides administration of respiratory specific gases and medications, and modes of therapy for the respiratory compromised patient.
Responds to emergencies throughout the hospital.
Advises on arterial blood gas results.
Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
May assist in the ordering of department supplies.
Takes and records verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary.
Acts as a resource person to nurses, physicians, residents, interns, respiratory staff, students and other hospital staff in regard to initiation and operation of all respiratory procedures.
May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor.
Takes an active part in attending departmental in-service/education programs.
Participates in Quality Assurance programs, and participates in department and/or HHC committees.
Work schedule includes working alternate weekends and holidays.
Performs all other duties as assigned