Respiratory Therapist

Hillcrest HealthCare System; Cushing (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Hillcrest HealthCare System in Cushing, OK, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a day shift, part-time position on site. You will set up and operate respiratory equipment and provide therapies to patients to support ventilation and gas exchange.

Qualifications include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, 1 year of experience, and Oklahoma CRT license on hire; RRT license required on hire. Join a team focused on compassionate care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associated Degree in Respiratory Care required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience preferred.
• Oklahoma CRT license required upon hire.
• RRT license required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
• Administer gases and medications and manage therapy modes.
• Respond to emergencies and assist transport of ventilated patients.
• Advise on arterial blood gas results.
• May act as charge when Respiratory Supervisor is absent.
• Participate in departmental in-service and quality programs.

Education

Associated Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Join our team as a day shift, part-time, Respiratory Therapist in Cushing, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• 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)