Respiratory Therapist

Ardent Health Services; Cushing, Northern (OK, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

Ardent Health Services’ Hillcrest Hospital Cushing in Cushing, OK is seeking a night shift Respiratory Therapist to join our team. You will provide patient-focused respiratory care and operate treatment equipment.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care, Oklahoma CRT license, and at least 1 year of experience, with RRT preferred. You will respond to emergencies, assist in transporting ventilated patients, and collaborate with nurses and physicians.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in respiratory care.
• Oklahoma CRT license upon hire; RRT license preferred.
• BLS, ACLS and NRP Certifications required or within stated timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory equipment for diagnosis and treatment.
• Administer respiratory gases and medications and manage therapy modes.
• Respond to emergencies throughout the hospital.
• Advise on arterial blood gas results.
• Assist in transporting mechanically ventilated patients.
• May assist in ordering department supplies; take verbal/phone orders.
• Act as a resource for nurses and physicians on respiratory procedures.
• May assume a charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor.
• Participate in departmental in-service/education and QA programs.
• Work schedule includes alternate weekends and holidays.

Skills

1 year experience

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

• 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)