Respiratory Therapist

Hillcrest HealthCare System; Cushing (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest HealthCare System in Cushing, OK is hiring a Night Shift Respiratory Therapist for a full-time position. The role involves operating respiratory therapy equipment, administering gases and therapies, and responding to emergencies across the hospital.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, Oklahoma CRT license, RRT license, and timely BLS/ACLS/NRP certifications. Nights and weekends are included in the schedule.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Oklahoma CRT license required (upon hire).
• RRT license required (upon hire).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire/transfer.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
• Administer gases, medications and therapy modalities.
• Respond to emergencies throughout the hospital.
• Advise on arterial blood gas results.
• Assist in transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• Serve as a resource to nurses and physicians on respiratory procedures.
• May assume a Charge role in absence of supervisor.
• Participate in departmental in-service/education and QA activities.
• Work schedule includes alternate weekends and holidays.

Education

Associated Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist in Cushing, 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 Cushing is a 99-bed community-owned facility offering 24-hour emergency services, cardiology, general surgery, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging, withdrawal stabilization, wound care and urology.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
• May assist in the ordering of department supplies.
• Takes and records verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary.
• Acts as a resource person to nurses, physicians, residents, interns, respiratory staff, students and other hospital staff in regard to initiation and operation of all respiratory procedures.
• May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor.
• Takes an active part in attending departmental in-service/education programs.
• Participates in Quality Assurance programs, and participates in department and/or HHC committees.
• Work schedule includes working alternate weekends and holidays.
• 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)