Respiratory Care Technician - Patient-Focused Care

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Technician to assess, implement, and evaluate respiratory care services across non-critical care areas in Tulsa, OK. You will document orders and patient data, ensuring care aligns with hospital policies and patient age and cultural needs.

You must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program and hold or be eligible for an Oklahoma Provisional/RCP license. The role includes mentoring staff and responding to code blues as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate's or Bachelor's degree can substitute.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program.
• Valid Oklahoma Provisional / Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) or temporary license.
• 0–6 months related experience.
• Ability to perform medication administration via nebulizer or MDI, humidity and aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, incentive spirometry, PEP therapy, pulse oximetry, chest physiotherapy, and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Assess and deliver care/interventions to patients in non-critical care areas within policy.
• Document pertinent clinical information and physician orders in the medical record.
• Notify and respond to code blues in a timely manner.
• Mentor and supervise new personnel as assigned.
• Support department and hospital goals through trainings, variance reports, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Nebulizer therapy

Metered dose inhaler

CPR

Pulse oximetry

Medical gas administration

Documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in lieu

Tools

EMR / EHR systems

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Technician to assess, implement, and evaluate respiratory care services across non-critical care areas in Tulsa, OK. You will document orders and patient data, ensuring care aligns with hospital policies and patient age and cultural needs.

You must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory care program and hold or be eligible for an Oklahoma Provisional/RCP license. The role includes mentoring staff and responding to code blues as needed.