Respiratory Therapist

Ardent Health Services•Tulsa, OK

190d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist in Tulsa, OK. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: Hillcrest Hospital South is a full-service 180-bed hospital providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services using state-of-the-art technology in a friendly community setting. Consistent performance has helped the hospital be nationally recognized for patient safety.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy Program. Related experience may be substituted for related education
Current OK Respiratory Care License
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
CRT or RRT

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in related field
One (1) year of related experience
AARC Membership
National Specialty Certification

Responsibilities

Providing technical and clinical support of respiratory care services throughout the hospital.
Keeping current with new developments in the field of respiratory care.
Evaluating and making recommendations for services.
Attempting to maintain a high level of didactic and psychomotor skills in order to perform assigned duties.
Demonstrating proficiency in providing respiratory care services to include but not limited to the following modalities: aerosolized medication delivery systems, breathing exercises, oxygen delivery (set-up and maintenance) devices, postural drainage, pulse oximetry and bedside pulmonary function testing and phlebotomy experience (preferred but can train on job).
Maintaining high standards of professionalism.
Attends appropriate in-service in education both departmental and hospital wide.
Always practices and promotes good public relations.
This position requires the ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality, trustworthiness, orderliness, accuracy, punctual attendance during stated working hours, and the ability to interact with co-workers, customers and visitors in a professional manner