Respiratory Therapist

Ardent Health Services; Claremore (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services seeks a Respiratory Therapist for night shift in Claremore, OK. The role covers admission diagnostics, therapy administration, ABG interpretation, and emergency response across Labor and Delivery, medsurg, ICU, and ED.

Requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, Oklahoma CRT license, RRT license upon hire, and certifications (BLS, ACLS, NRP) within stated timelines. At least 1 year of experience preferred, with weekend/holiday coverage expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience minimum in respiratory care.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire.
• NRP within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
• Administer gases and medications and modes of therapy.
• Respond to emergencies throughout the hospital and assist in transport of patients.
• Advise on arterial blood gas results and assist with ABGs.
• Attend deliveries and initiate neonatal CPAP and ventilation.
• Participate in departmental in-service/education programs and QA.

Skills

Strong patient care

Emergency response

Verbal communication

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist in Claremore, OK.

Why Join Us?

• 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 Claremore is a 49-bed acute care medical center offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including maternity and women’s services, ICU and cardiology services in the advanced cardiac catheterization lab.

• The Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician are capable of setting up and operating various types of equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and or illness in Labor and Delivery, medsurg, recovery, intensive care and Emergency room to all age groups.
• The therapist provides administration of respiratory specific gases and medications, and modes of therapy for the respiratory compromised patient.
• Responds to emergencies throughout the hospital.
• Advises on arterial blood gas results and assist with obtaining ABG’s.
• Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients and patients on noninvasive ventilation.
• May assist in the ordering of department supplies.
• Takes and records verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary.
• Attend deliveries and initiate neonatal nasal cpap and mechanical ventilation.
• Takes an active part in attending departmental in-service/education programs.
• Participates in Quality Assurance programs and participates in department meetings.
• Work schedule includes working alternate weekends and holidays.
• Participates in taking call. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• 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)

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience.