Charge Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Bethany Children's Health Center; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Children's Health Center seeks a Charge Respiratory Therapist to lead and support the respiratory therapy team on assigned shifts. This role emphasizes direct patient care, supervision, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

You will act as a clinical resource, perform prescribed treatments, and engage in multidisciplinary communication to deliver high-quality pediatric care. The position includes safety-sensitive elements and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Minimum 4 years CRT or 2 years RRT experience.
• Current Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner license; BLS and PALS certifications (or ability to obtain within 1 year); NBRC credential.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports respiratory staff in delivering patient care.
• Coordinates shift assignments for the respiratory therapy team.
• Performs administrative duties to ensure daily operations are complete.
• Serves as a clinical resource to staff and other hospital teams (equipment and patient troubleshooting).
• Performs prescribed respiratory treatments and assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Shift coordination

Education

Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

The Charge Respiratory Therapist (RT) is the dedicated resource that supports, plans, leads and evaluates direct patient care activities during assigned shift. This position provides and oversees respiratory therapy care in accordance with and requires staff accountability for compliance with regulatory and professional standards for patient care and staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports respiratory staff in the provision of outstanding patient care. 20%
• Coordinates shift assignments for respiratory therapy team members. 25%
• Performs administrative duties such as record keeping, multi-disciplinary communication, scheduling and other necessary tasks to ensure daily operations are complete. 10%
• Serves as a technical and clinical resource to respiratory therapy staff and other hospital team members (i.e., equipment and patient troubleshooting). 25%
• Performs prescribed respiratory treatments and assessments. 15%
• Other duties as assigned. 5%

Qualifications

• Education: An Associate of Arts or Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy is preferred. Must be graduate of a Respiratory Therapy Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care.
• Experience: A minimum of 4 years' experience as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) OR A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• License/Certification/Credential: Current Respiratory Care Practitioner licensed by the Oklahoma Medical Board.
• Current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire).
• Credentialed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

About Us

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children's Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient's physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation's original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children's Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.

**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children's Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.**