Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Hillcrest HealthCare System; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Job summary

Hillcrest HealthCare System in Tulsa, OK is seeking a day-shift, full-time Respiratory Therapist to join our team. The role involves preparing, running and logging ECG/rhythm strips, administering oxygen therapy, and conducting ventilator monitoring and related care.

Required qualifications include an AS degree in respiratory therapy with NBRC RRT eligibility/credential within 6 months, Oklahoma license, and BLS with ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• AS degree in respiratory therapy; NBRC credential as RRT within 6 months and OK license.
• BLS certification obtained within 14 days of hire; ACLS within 6 months.
• Active Oklahoma Respiratory Care Professional License as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, run and log ECG and rhythm strips.
• Administer oxygen therapy with various devices and pressures.
• Perform Incentive Spirometry and postural drainage.
• Conduct ventilator monitoring and adjust circuits as needed.
• Interpret vital signs, arterial blood gases and breath sounds.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professional ethics.

Skills

BLS certification

ACLS training

Oxygen therapy

Vital signs interpretation

Incentive Spirometry

Education

AS degree in respiratory therapy

BS degree preferred

Tools

Ventilator monitoring

ECG/Rhythm strip equipment

Oxygen delivery systems

Job description

Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist in Tulsa, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance , and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hillcrest Hospital South, a full-service 180-bed facility located in south Tulsa, offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services utilizing cutting-edge technology in a welcoming community environment. As the only DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence (OCE) in Oklahoma, Hillcrest South stands out for its exceptional orthopedic care. The hospital’s RN residency program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program and Pathway to Excellence, ensuring high-quality training for nurses.
• Prepares, runs and logs routine ECG and rhythm strips.
• Prepares and administers oxygen therapy utilizing nasal cannulas, masks, venturi marks, non-rebreathers, simple oxygen masks and oxygen hoods, heated high flow nasal cannulas.
• (If nursery trained) Prepares and administers aerosol modalities using bland aerosols, Ezpap, and small volume nebulizers.
• Performs and teaches Incentive Spirometry.
• Interprets and reports vital signs and pulse oximetry as indicated.
• Performs postural drainage and percussion.
• Performs ventilator monitoring checks and changes ventilator circuits.
• Osculates and identifies various breath sounds.
• Performs allens test and arterial blood gases.
• Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of Hillcrest South.

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science (A.S. degree required/ B.S. degree preferred). NBRC credential as a RRT or new graduate that obtains RRT NBRC credential within 6 months of graduation and or a newly hired CRT that obtains RRT within 6 months of hire. Active Oklahoma Respiratory Care Professional License as outlined by the OK Medical Board.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Must obtain ACLS, within 6 months of hire.