CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist - NICU

Ascension Healthcare; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension St. John seeks a dedicated respiratory therapist for the NICU to provide high-quality patient care. The role includes developing care plans, implementing advanced modalities, and training for new staff. Join a compassionate team committed to community health and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month of hire.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist credential required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions.

Skills

Patient care

Respiratory assessment

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

**Details**

+ **Department:** NICU

+ **Schedule:** Nights

+ **Hospital:** Ascension St. John Medical Center

+ **Location:** Tulsa, OK

**Benefits**

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

+ Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.

+ Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.

+ Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.

+ Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.

+ Assist with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participate in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Process equipment per establishedcleaning/sterilization procedures.

+ Respond to emergency resuscitation team calls.

**Requirements**

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

+ BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision required. Respiratory Care Practitioner provisional letter will be accepted until license isissued.

+ Certified Respiratory Therapist required.

+ Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

+ Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy ofPediatrics (AAP) preferred.

+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

+ High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

No NICU experience required. Will train!

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension St. John has been serving Northeast Oklahoma with compassionate, personalized care since 1926. Join more than 7,000 associates and find a rewarding healthcare career at one of our 6 hospitals and numerous other sites of care. When you join our care teams, you join a team dedicated to providing spiritually centered, holistic care which sustains and improves the health of the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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