Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)
Location: Oklahoma City, OK 74136
Duration: 3+ Months with possible extension
 
Work Schedule: Nights 7 PM – 7 AM; every other weekend rotation

Job Responsibilities:

• Assesses, implements, and evaluates respiratory care services in accordance with hospital standards and department policies.
• Delivers care and interventions to patients in non-critical and critical care areas.
• Performs computer entry, verifies physician orders, and documents clinical information.
• Provides mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive) and monitors patient parameters.
• Maintains ventilators, adjusts settings, and monitors patient response.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team and responds to changing patient conditions.
• Delegates and supervises tasks when appropriate.
• Responds to code blues, RIT/CRIT calls, and patient transports.
• Participates in mentoring, quality monitoring, and process improvement initiatives.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks based on patient and departmental needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Valid Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) or temporary letter to practice
• CRT/RRT credential through NBRC
• BLS certification from AHA
• Ability to perform respiratory therapies including nebulizer treatments, aerosol therapy, ventilator management, CPR, intubation/extubation, suctioning, and bronchoscopy assist

• 1 year of experience
• Critical Care and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• Willingness to work Adult ICU and Pediatrics