Lead Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Care

Bethany Children's Health Center; Bethany (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethany Children’s Health Center is seeking an experienced Charge Respiratory Therapist to lead and evaluate patient care activities on assigned shifts. The role requires oversight of therapy care, compliance with regulatory standards, and staff accountability.

The candidate should have an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, be NBRC credentialed, and hold or obtain Oklahoma Licensure, with current BLS and PALS or the ability to obtain within a year.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Must be graduate of a Respiratory Therapy Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Currently licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the Oklahoma Medical Board.
• BLS and PALS certifications (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
• NBRC credentialed.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and supports respiratory staff in patient care.
• Coordinates shift assignments for respiratory therapy team members.
• Performs administrative duties such as record keeping and scheduling.
• Serves as a technical and clinical resource to staff and hospital teams.
• Performs prescribed respiratory treatments and assessments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate of Arts or Associates of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Bethany Children’s Health Center is seeking an experienced Charge Respiratory Therapist to lead and evaluate patient care activities on assigned shifts. The role requires oversight of therapy care, compliance with regulatory standards, and staff accountability.

The candidate should have an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, be NBRC credentialed, and hold or obtain Oklahoma Licensure, with current BLS and PALS or the ability to obtain within a year.