Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess, implement, and evaluate respiratory care services according to hospital standards and department policies.
• Deliver respiratory care interventions in critical and non-critical care areas.
• Perform medication administration via nebulizer or metered dose inhaler.
• Provide humidity and aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, incentive spirometry, respiratory mechanics, PEP therapy, pulse oximetry, and chest physiotherapy.
• Perform CPR, mechanical ventilation, intubation, extubation, suctioning, and bronchoscopy assistance.
• Monitor ventilator settings and patient responses to changes.
• Verify physician orders and document clinical information accurately in medical records.
• Respond to code blues, RIT/CRIT calls, and patient transports promptly.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare teams, patients, and families.
• Participate in mentoring new personnel and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support departmental goals through education, in-services, and variance reporting.
• Organize and prioritize patient care activities appropriately.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Valid Oklahoma Provisional Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP) or temporary practice letter issued by the Oklahoma Medical Board.
• CRT or RRT credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• BLS certification within 2 months of hire.
• 0–6 months of related experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic PC and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and make clinical judgments.

Preferences:

• Experience in critical care and ventilator management.
• Ability to mentor and support new staff.
• Detail-oriented with strong clinical assessment skills.