Night Respiratory Therapist — Growth & Benefits

Hillcrest HealthCare System; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest HealthCare System is seeking a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist in Claremore, OK for a full-time role. Responsibilities include operating respiratory equipment, administering gases and medications, and assisting with neonatal ventilation during deliveries.

The team emphasizes urgent patient care, continuous quality improvement, and collaboration across departments. Requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, Oklahoma CRT license, RRT certification, and BLS/ACLS/NRP

Qualifications

• Associated Degree in Respiratory Care.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Oklahoma CRT license (upon hire).
• RRT license for Registered Respiratory Therapist ONLY (upon hire).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• ACLS (within 30 days of hire).
• NRP (within 60 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory equipment for diagnosis and treatment across Labor and Delivery, medsurg, recovery, ICU and ED.
• Administer respiratory gases and medications, and select therapy modes for respiratory patients.
• Respond to emergencies throughout the hospital and advise on ABG results.
• Assist in transport of mechanically ventilated patients and those on noninvasive ventilation.
• Take verbal and telephone orders from physicians and participate in staff education and QA meetings.
• Attend deliveries and initiate neonatal nasal CPAP and mechanical ventilation.

Education

Associated Degree in Respiratory Care

A minimum of 1 year of experience

BLS certification within 14 days

ACLS within 30 days

NRP within 60 days

Job description

Hillcrest HealthCare System is seeking a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist in Claremore, OK for a full-time role. Responsibilities include operating respiratory equipment, administering gases and medications, and assisting with neonatal ventilation during deliveries.

The team emphasizes urgent patient care, continuous quality improvement, and collaboration across departments. Requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, Oklahoma CRT license, RRT certification, and BLS/ACLS/NRP