Respiratory Therapist
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Hillcrest Healthcare System
Tulsa, OK, US
Summary
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering oxygen and aerosol therapies, performing diagnostic tests like ECGs and arterial blood gases, and monitoring ventilator settings. They must also document patient data accurately while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional ethics.
Job Description
Join our team as a night-shift, part-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 Hospital South, a full-service 180-bed facility located in south Tulsa, offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services utilizing cutting-edge technology in a welcoming community environment. As the only DNV Orthopedic Center of Excellence (OCE) in Oklahoma, Hillcrest South stands out for its exceptional orthopedic care. The hospital’s RN residency program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Practice Transition Accreditation Program and Pathway to Excellence, ensuring high-quality training for nurses.
- Prepares, runs and logs routine ECG and rhythm strips.
- Prepares and administers oxygen therapy utilizing nasal cannulas, masks, venturi marks, non-rebreathers, simple oxygen masks and oxygen hoods, heated high flow nasal cannulas.
- (If nursery trained) Prepares and administers aerosol modalities using bland aerosols, Ezpap, and small volume nebulizers.
- Performs and teaches Incentive Spirometry.
- Interprets and reports vital signs and pulse oximetry as indicated.
- Performs postural drainage and percussion.
- Performs ventilator monitoring checks and changes ventilator circuits.
- Osculates and identifies various breath sounds.
- Performs allens test and arterial blood gases.
- Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired regarding personal, financial, medical or employment of patients, families, and employees of Hillcrest South.
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science (A.S. degree required/ B.S. degree preferred).
NBRC credential as a RRT or new graduate that obtains RRT NBRC credential within 6 months of graduation and or a newly hired CRT that obtains RRT within 6 months of hire.
Active Oklahoma Respiratory Care Professional License as outlined by the OK Medical Board. - BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
Hillcrest HealthCare System is changing lives for the better, together. Serving eastern Oklahoma, the system includes:
- 8 hospitals: Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Bailey Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital Cushing, Hillcrest Hospital Claremore, Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta, Hillcrest Hospital Pryor
- 2 physician groups: Oklahoma Heart Institute and Utica Park Clinic
- 4,600 employees
- 489 employed providers
- 1,173 licensed beds
- Nearly 500,000 outpatient visits per year
- More than 130,000 ER visits per year
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Tulsa, OK
Hillcrest HealthCare System is changing lives for the better, together. Serving eastern Oklahoma, the system includes:
- 8 hospitals: Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Bailey Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital Cushing, Hillcrest Hospital Claremore, Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta, Hillcrest Hospital Pryor
- 2 physician groups: Oklahoma Heart Institute and Utica Park Clinic
- 4,600 employees
- 489 employed providers
- 1,173 licensed beds
- Nearly 500,000 outpatient visits per year
- More than 130,000 ER visits per year
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Tulsa, OK