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

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patients to determine appropriate treatment type and frequency.
• Develop, implement, and monitor patient care plans and respiratory equipment.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatment outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and available community support.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Required Qualifications

License and Certification

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oklahoma.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Professional Documentation

• Resume/Profile submission required.
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, and National Sex Offender Registry.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Signed assignment agreement and onboarding education attestation.

Health and Safety

• Proof of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • Varicella immunity (two vaccines, serological evidence, or history; no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA test, chest X-ray if positive, and annual TB questionnaire.
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred before start, can be completed onsite).
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
  • 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.

Competency and Skills

• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics.
• Skills checklist for respiratory therapy specialty, updated annually.

Identification

• Valid driver's license or state ID matching address on file.

Additional Requirements

• Badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).

Summary

This is a 13-week long-term assignment for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The role involves comprehensive respiratory care, patient education, and emergency response. Candidates must hold a current RRT license, BLS certification, and meet extensive health, safety, and professional documentation requirements. Prior travel experience is not specified as required.