Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tulsa, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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 treatments based on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and available community support programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Current Respiratory Therapist license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA required).
• Driver’s License or State ID (valid, not expired, matching address requirements).
• Professional resume/profile and at least two professional references.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and other required screenings.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work.
• Signed assignment agreement and onboarding attestations as required.

Health & Safety Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers, preferably completed prior to start.
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted.
• Tuberculosis Screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA testing with annual TB questionnaire; if positive, chest X-ray required within one year.
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12 Panel Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter; includes testing for 12 specified substances.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, OSHA topics with a minimum 80% score.
• Completion of skills checklist for respiratory therapy within one year of start, updated annually.
• Various onboarding documents and attestations specific to respiratory therapy contract workers.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard industry expectations for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles.
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

This position is suitable for experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.