Respiratory Therapist

Hillcrest Hospital Cushing; Cushing (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Hillcrest Hospital Cushing is looking for a full‑time Respiratory Therapist for the night shift. This role involves setting up and operating various types of respiratory equipment, administering treatments, and responding to emergencies.

Ideal candidates will have an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care and at least one year of experience, along with necessary Oklahoma licenses. The position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive health benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in respiratory care.
• Oklahoma CRT or RRT license required upon hire.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment for respiratory treatment.
• Administer respiratory-specific gases and medications.
• Respond to emergencies throughout the hospital.

Skills

Experience in respiratory care

Emergency response

Patient care administration

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 in a People‑First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Benefits

• 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.

Responsibilities and Duties

• 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 or RRT license (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)