Respiratory Therapist / NICU

Hillcrest Medical Center; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a full-time Respiratory Therapist in Tulsa, OK. This role offers the opportunity to thrive in a people-first environment, where your contributions will enhance patient care through advanced technology. You'll collaborate with a dedicated healthcare team, manage ventilators, and educate patients while enjoying benefits like career growth opportunities and comprehensive health plans. If you're passionate about making healthcare better and want to be part of a supportive culture, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program with science coursework.
• NBRC credential as a CRT or RRT is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare team on patient care planning.
• Administers aerosolized medication and manages ventilators.
• Educates patients and mentors new employees.

Skills

Patient Care Collaboration

Aerosolized Medication Administration

Ventilator Management

Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

Patient Education

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification (within 6 months)

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Respiratory Therapist in Tulsa, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women's Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health care team members in planning patient care
• Verifies orders and administers aerosolized medication, bronchial hygiene, volume expansion, oxygen & medical gas therapy
• Performs ventilator management, weaning, wave form graphic interpretation; airway management (intubation, extubating, trach tube change and care)
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling & analysis
• Educates patient and mentors/precepts new employees, students, and peers
• Location Specific: Assisting in invasive & noninvasive procedures, Cardiac Service procedures & Pulmonary Diagnostic Testing
• Completion of patient care, documentation, and education
• Promotes current and accurate electronic orders, charting and charging
• Promotes high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.)

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20
  quarter hours of science
• NBRC credential as a CRT or RRT
• Active Oklahoma Respiratory Care Professional License as outlined by the OK Medical Board.
• BLS on start date. Must obtain ACLS, within 6 months of hire