Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time Day Shift

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition Assistance

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and

401(k) with company match

Discounts with local St. Mary’s

Career advancement across UHS and its

Job summary

St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Oklahoma is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver cardiopulmonary care and support department operations in a full-time daytime role.

The ideal candidate will be a clinically strong professional with an associate degree in respiratory care, Oklahoma RCP license or provisional, NBRC RRT, and required BLS. ACLS/PALS within six months and SECURE training within six months are expected; NRP preferred. Competitive benefits offered.

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 required within six (6) months of hire; annual recertification required.
• SECURE training required within six (6) months of hire
• 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 skills

Communication

Typing

Education

Associate degree in respiratory care

Job description

St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Oklahoma is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver cardiopulmonary care and support department operations in a full-time daytime role.

The ideal candidate will be a clinically strong professional with an associate degree in respiratory care, Oklahoma RCP license or provisional, NBRC RRT, and required BLS. ACLS/PALS within six months and SECURE training within six months are expected; NRP preferred. Competitive benefits offered.