ICU Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilation

StaffDNA®; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

StaffDNA® is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join a dynamic ICU team in Tulsa, OK. You will provide critical respiratory care for patients with severe breathing disorders, operate ventilation and life-support systems, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop individualized care plans.

The role offers rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for professional growth through specialized training in critical care and a supportive

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and monitor patients with acute or chronic respiratory conditions in the ICU setting.
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation and other life-support systems for critically ill patients.
• Administer aerosol medications, oxygen therapy, and other respiratory treatments as prescribed.
• Perform diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing to evaluate lung performance.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Respond to emergency situations, including rapid response or code blue events, to provide airway management and support.
• Maintain accurate patient records and document all treatments and progress in compliance with hospital policies.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use when transitioning out of the ICU.

Job description

StaffDNA® is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join a dynamic ICU team in Tulsa, OK. You will provide critical respiratory care for patients with severe breathing disorders, operate ventilation and life-support systems, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to develop individualized care plans.

The role offers rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, with opportunities for professional growth through specialized training in critical care and a supportive