Respiratory Therapist - Full Time: Vital Cardio Care

Universal Health Services; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with company match

Provider discounts

Career advancement across UHS and its

discounts with local providers

Job summary

St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality cardiopulmonary care and support the Respiratory Therapy Department’s daily operations.

The role emphasizes safe, accurate, and compassionate patient care within a collaborative, patient-centered environment. The successful candidate will assess patients, administer a range of respiratory therapies, document care, and respond promptly to emergencies, while adhering to Oklahoma scope

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).
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required and maintained.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS within six months of hire; annual recertification.
• SECURE training within six 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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Typing

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in respiratory therapy

Oklahoma RCP license

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS certification

ACLS and PALS within 6 months

SECURE training within 6 months

NRP preferred

Job description

St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality cardiopulmonary care and support the Respiratory Therapy Department’s daily operations.

The role emphasizes safe, accurate, and compassionate patient care within a collaborative, patient-centered environment. The successful candidate will assess patients, administer a range of respiratory therapies, document care, and respond promptly to emergencies, while adhering to Oklahoma scope