Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tulsa, OK
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patients for appropriate treatment types and frequencies; develop and implement care plans based on diagnosis.
• Monitor patient condition and respiratory equipment.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatments based on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and community support resources.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license for Oklahoma.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA required).
• Completion of core competencies related to respiratory therapy, including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics.
• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal; exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap vaccine (valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted)
  • Tuberculosis screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (updated annually)
• Health statement or physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually.
• Drug screening: 12-panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, with MRO review as needed.
• Criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, and professional references as required by facility onboarding.
• Skills checklist for respiratory therapy completed within one year and updated annually.
• Valid driver's license or state ID matching home state for compact license holders.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for travel RRT positions (typically 1+ years).
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

Additional Notes

• Onboarding includes completion and submission of specific facility-required attestations and documentation.
• Some onboarding forms and attestations are completed onsite.
• Compliance with facility-specific policies and procedures is mandatory.

This position is ideal for a Registered Respiratory Therapist seeking a travel assignment in Oklahoma with a 13-week contract.