Respiratory Therapist

Allied Health Professional // Respiratory Therapist $1,246 weekly stipends $27/hour $972 weekly base pay All On-site Contract Starts 5/25/2026 13 weeks Job Summary The Licensed Respiratory Therapist assesses, implements, and evaluates the delivery of respiratory care services utilizing processes in accordance with hospital standards and department policies to monitor and evaluate patient status. Position: Respiratory Therapist Location: Tulsa, OK Shift: Night (3 x 12‑hour days, 3 days per week) Duration: 13 weeks (36 hours per week) Job Responsibilities Assesses & delivers care/interventions to patients in non‑critical care areas within policy with consideration to patient age, cultural, and psychosocial factors. Performs computer entry, verifies physician orders, and documents pertinent clinical information. Provides accurate documentation in the medical record according to policy. Provides care effectively to patients in critical care areas. Provides mechanical ventilation, invasive/non‑invasive, while monitoring and measuring patient parameters. Attends to ventilator maintenance & setting changes, monitoring patient response to setting changes. Communicates effectively with the healthcare team and demonstrates professional judgment in response to changing patient or departmental situations. Delegates and supervises tasks to appropriate staff members as indicated. Acknowledges and demonstrates respect for patients' rights. Establishes effective relationships with patients, families, and medical staff utilizing positive customer service skills. Consistently maintains communication updates with department. Supports departmental/hospital goals by attending in‑services, meeting department education standards, and completing variance reports. Organizes, prioritizes, and performs skills appropriate for the patient population. Performs other duties as assigned. Responds to code blues, RIT/CRIT calls, and transports in a timely manner. Participates in mentoring of new personnel. Assists in monitoring quality and appropriateness of patient care. Participates actively in projects and processes designed to improve patient outcomes. Exhibits independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field. Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face‑to‑face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face‑to‑face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Anticipates patient/department needs. Required Skills & Experience Zero (0) to six (6) months of related experience. Ability to perform medication administration via nebulizer or metered dose inhaler, humidity and aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, incentive spirometry, respiratory mechanics, PEP therapy, pulse oximetry, chest physiotherapy, CPR, mechanical ventilation, intubation, extubation, suctioning, and bronchoscopy assistance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to be detail‑oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data. Basic PC skills as required for entering data and performing documentation. Required Education Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program. Required Certification & Licensure Valid Oklahoma Provisional / Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP). Temporary letter to practice issued by the Oklahoma Medical Board. Certified / Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) credential through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA within 2 months of hire. Technical Skills (Must Have) 1 year of experience. BLS certified through AHA. Critical Care Experience working with General Pediatric Patients Benefits We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options. Equal Opportunity Employer TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr