Respiratory Therapist, CRT or RRT

Stillwater Medical Center; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Competitive wages

Job summary

Stillwater Medical Center’s Cardiopulmonary Department is seeking an empathetic respiratory therapist to join our team on a part-time night shift (1745-0615). CRT or RRT credentials preferred with at least 2 years of experience.

The role involves setting up and operating respiratory care equipment, performing blood gas analyses, and delivering patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment while maintaining compassionate communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program; NBRC certified or registered.
• Licensed to practice in Oklahoma.
• Current CPR card or completion within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS and NRP Certification within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment and related devices.
• Perform arterial blood gas analysis and monitor patient responses.
• Provide patient-centered respiratory care in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and care teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Respiratory Therapy Program graduate

NBRC certification/registration

Oklahoma state license

CPR certification

ACLS and NRP within 1 year

Job description

Our Cardiopulmonary Department is looking for empathetic and encouraging respiratory therapistto joinour team on a part-time basis on NIGHTS!CRT or RRT

At least 2 years of experience is strongly preferred.

Why choose Stillwater Medical?

• Supportive team
• Competitive Wages
• A Newsweek's World's Best Hospital
• On Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012 (Recently received this award for the 15th year in a row!)

Details:

• 12 hour shifts - 1745-0615
• CRT or RRT

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness and perform blood gas analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program; certified or registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Oklahoma.
• Current CPR card or completion within 30 days of employment.
• Current ACLS and NRP Certification within 1 year of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking, standing, and dealing with stressful situations.
• Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to read and write. Color vision is required.
• Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk to converse with other in person and over the phone.
• Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care.
• Able to frequently lift at least 60 pounds, reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Possess fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e., draw arterial blood gases, assemble, and disassemble equipment).
• Able to work in latex burdened environment.