Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Neuro Diagnostics
Oklahoma City, OK
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks (interpreted from 12)

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 Night shifts
• Floating: Yes, clinician will float within scope to meet facility needs
• Charting System: Epic
• Local Radius Rule: Must live greater than 75 miles from contracted facility
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: 5 days or less allowed
• Scrub Color: Black
• Pending State License Accepted: No
• Block Schedule Accommodation: No

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Required Licenses & Certifications

• License: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) & Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license by appropriate state department
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - check unit requirements
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - if applicable
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - if applicable
  • Other certifications may be required depending on unit

Clinical Skills / Special Procedures

• Bedside Bronchoscopy
• Bedside Percutaneous/Cricothyrotomy tracheostomies
• ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
• Nitric Oxide Therapy
• Veletri (Epoprostenol) administration
• Lung Transplants
• ER / Level II Trauma Services

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Current and valid Driver’s License or State-issued ID
• Utility bill in candidate’s name with matching address dated within last 3 months (address must be >75 miles from facility)
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly
• Education verification (transcript/diploma)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including marijuana (required within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by Physician/PA/NP/APRN
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (mandatory for Respiratory Care)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series or declination)
  • Varicella (vaccination, titer, or history)
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption (required annually)
  • COVID vaccination strongly preferred (declinations accepted with agency form)
• Fit mask testing to be completed onsite on first day
• Facility-specific acknowledgments and policy forms must be completed prior to start
• References: Two former direct supervisor references required (one within 1 year, one within 3 years)
• Employment history verification for last 10 years

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to meet all facility-specific onboarding requirements including orientation and safety training.
• Floating to sister facilities is not applicable.
• No pending state license acceptance; must have active license before start.
• No accommodation for block scheduling.
• Must comply with local radius rule and RTO restrictions.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with strong critical care skills and the ability to work night shifts in a high-acuity environment.