Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT)

SSM Health; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts (7p–7a).

The role involves providing advanced respiratory care across critical care and emergency settings, with responsibilities including ventilator management, airway support, arterial/venous blood gas sampling, and rapid response participation. Qualified candidates hold an RRT or CRT, with 2+ years in critical care preferred and ER experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT).
• Minimum of 2 years of recent critical care experience preferred.
• Emergency Room (ER) experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and critical care respiratory therapies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-stress, high-acuity clinical environments.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Provides respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders, department policies and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment; monitors and communicates patient condition.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, medications, and treatment outcomes.
• Educates patient and family about health conditions and community resources.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of equipment; maintains inventory levels.
• Responds to medical emergencies and rapid responses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

OK-SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

• Schedule: Full Time, Nights, 7p to 7a, 3x12-Hour Shifts/Week
• Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts
• Location: SSM Health St. Anthony Healthplex

The Respiratory Therapist provides advanced respiratory care to patients across critical care and emergency settings. This role requires strong clinical judgment, proficiency with complex respiratory therapies, and the ability to function effectively and independently in high-acuity, fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities include

• Initiate and manage peripheral IV access and assist with IV therapies as within scope and facility policy
• Perform arterial and venous blood gas sampling and assist with laboratory specimen collection
• Apply and assist with splinting and patient positioning to support respiratory function and patient safety
• Chaperone physicians during examinations and procedures as required
• Monitor and support patients undergoing conscious sedation, including airway management, oxygenation, ventilation, and continuous patient assessment
• Set up, operate, adjust, and monitor invasive and noninvasive ventilator support, including ventilator modes, settings, alarms, and troubleshooting based on patient condition and provider orders
• Manage noninvasive ventilation therapies such as BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen delivery systems
• Perform comprehensive respiratory assessments, reassessments, and documentation, including breath sounds, work of breathing, ABGs, and ventilator parameters
• Identify changes in patient respiratory status and respond appropriately, including escalation of care and collaboration with the healthcare team
• Participate in emergency response situations, including rapid response and code events, providing airway and ventilatory support
• Maintain compliance with infection control practices, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT)
• Minimum of 2 years of recent critical care experience preferred
• Emergency Room (ER) experience preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and critical care respiratory therapies
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-stress, high-acuity clinical environments
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills

Job Summary

Provides evaluation of and care for respiratory therapy patients. Administers prescribed respiratory therapeutic services.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Responsible for providing respiratory care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures and guidelines.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Assists with care, calibration and maintenance of all equipment. Participates in maintaining departmental inventory levels for supplies and equipment. Processes equipment per established cleaning/sterilization procedures.
• Responds to Medical Emergencies and Rapid Responses.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent years of experience and education.