Respiratory Therapist: Cardio-Pulmonary Care (Full Time)

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match

Provider discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Oklahoma. You will assess patients, deliver evidence-based respiratory care, and document care accurately, supporting daily department operations and patient safety.

This role involves ventilatory management for all ages, adherence to the Oklahoma scope of practice, and collaboration with a patient-centered care team in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory program with at least an associate degree.
• Current Oklahoma RCP license or Provisional Letter (valid until Board meeting date listed).
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required and maintained.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS within six months of hire; annual recertification.
• NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining data pertinent to therapy through chart review and physical assessment.
• Administering oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, trach care and management, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning, bedside respiratory measurements, pulse oximetry, and EKGs.
• Completing new therapy starts within one hour and responding promptly to emergency situations.
• Functioning within the Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of practice.
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing equipment per SMRMC policy.
• Routinely cleaning and assembling departmental equipment before end of shift and checking assigned areas for dirty equipment.
• Providing complete and competent ventilatory management for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including treatments, airway management, and tracheal suctioning.
• Documenting patient status and care provided, including heart rate, respiratory rate, SaO2, lung sounds, treatment effectiveness, and any adverse reactions.
• Adhering to the “five rights” of medication administration and using two patient identifiers.
• Consistently documenting in iView.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Typing

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

iView

Job description

St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Oklahoma. You will assess patients, deliver evidence-based respiratory care, and document care accurately, supporting daily department operations and patient safety.

This role involves ventilatory management for all ages, adherence to the Oklahoma scope of practice, and collaboration with a patient-centered care team in a hospital setting.