Respiratory Therapist

Ardent Health Services; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a full-time Respiratory Therapist in Tulsa, Oklahoma. You will have a pivotal role in patient care, working collaboratively with the healthcare team and using advanced technology to enhance patient outcomes. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and a sign-on bonus up to $11,000.

Benefits

Sign on bonus up to $11,000

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program with 20 quarter hours of science.
• NBRC credential as a CRT or RRT required.
• Active Oklahoma Respiratory Care Professional License required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care.
• Administers aerosolized medication and performs ventilator management.
• Educates patients and mentors new staff and students.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Ventilator Management

Patient Education

Patient Safety Promotion

Education

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program

Job description

Overview

You may be eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $11,000.

You may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist in Tulsa, 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 Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care
• Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy
• Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubating, trach tube change and care)
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
• Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students, and peers
• Location Specific: Assisting in invasive & noninvasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures & Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
• Completion of patient care, documentation, and education
• Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging
• Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.)

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20
  quarter hours of science
• NBRC credential as a CRT or RRT
• Active Oklahoma Respiratory Care Professional License as outlined by the OK Medical Board.
• BLS on start date. Must obtain ACLS, within 6 months of hire