Respiratory Therapist

Hillcrest Medical Center
paid time off
United States, Oklahoma, Tulsa
1120 South Utica Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 17, 2024
Overview You may be eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $11,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Join our team as a day 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