Senior Respiratory Therapist - Tester - FT - Day Shift

UHS•Enid, OK

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Respiratory Therapist – Full Time, Day Shift. If you’re an experienced respiratory professional ready to expand your clinical skill set, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center invites you to join our team. As a Senior Respiratory Therapist, you’ll perform all core RRT responsibilities plus a wide range of specialized cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, ensuring safe, accurate testing and high‑quality patient care. This role is ideal for a clinically strong therapist who enjoys technical procedures, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is ready to support the smooth operation of our Cardio‑Pulmonary Special Procedures Department. St. Mary’s is a 229‑bed acute care hospital with more than 125 skilled physicians across specialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Women’s Imaging, Rehabilitation, and more. For over 100 years, we’ve been committed to delivering exceptional care to our community. Learn more: https://www.stmarysregional.com As a Senior Respiratory Therapist, you’ll support both direct patient care and specialized diagnostic testing. You’ll ensure accurate procedures, monitor patient safety, and help maintain seamless departmental operations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Associate degree minimum)
Current Oklahoma RCP license or Provisional Letter (valid until Board meeting date listed)
NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required and maintained
BLS required until ACLS obtained
ACLS and PALS required within six (6) months of hire; annual recertification required
SECURE training required within six (6) months of hire
1–3 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Typing and basic computer skills required

Nice To Haves

NRP preferred

Responsibilities

Completing diagnostic procedures — Stress Tests, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), EEGs, EKGs, Holter Monitoring, Pentamidine treatments, and more
Ensuring proper electrode placement and accurate performance of EEG, EKG, Stress Testing, and Holter studies
Assessing and monitoring patient condition and recognizing potentially critical situations during testing
Performing full PFT testing including Pre/Post bronchodilator, DLCO, Plethysmography, and Slow Vital Capacity
Conducting advanced testing such as Histamine/Methacholine Challenge and Nitrogen Washout
Setting up and downloading Holter monitors
Delivering safe, accurate respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary difficulties
Supporting smooth departmental operations and participating in rotating call for the testing department