Respiratory Therapist - ICU & Ventilator Care Specialist

Clover Staffing; Lawton (OK); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 90,000; Part time

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Job summary

Clover Health Services in Lawton, Oklahoma is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for overnight support in critical care settings. The role includes evaluating patients, operating ventilators, and delivering respiratory treatments as part of a collaborative medical team.

Credentials required include NBRC RRT, CRT minimum, and BLS/ACLS; state licensure is needed. The position favors 2+ years of clinical experience and offers a 13-week contract with weekly pay noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC required.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) minimum certification required.
• BLS/ACLS certification required.
• State licensure required (49 states regulate respiratory therapy).

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of respiratory disorders.
• Evaluate patients and perform diagnostic tests (arterial blood gases, pulmonary function tests).
• Develop respiratory treatment plans with physicians.
• Monitor patient physiological responses to therapy.
• Set up and operate mechanical ventilators and aerosol generators.
• Manage life-support equipment in critical care settings.
• Administer respiratory treatments (oxygen therapy, nebulizer treatments, chest physiotherapy).
• Respond to emergency situations (cardiac arrest, trauma).
• Collaborate with healthcare team on patient management.
• Educate patients and families about disease management.

Job description

Clover Health Services in Lawton, Oklahoma is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for overnight support in critical care settings. The role includes evaluating patients, operating ventilators, and delivering respiratory treatments as part of a collaborative medical team.

Credentials required include NBRC RRT, CRT minimum, and BLS/ACLS; state licensure is needed. The position favors 2+ years of clinical experience and offers a 13-week contract with weekly pay noted in the posting.