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

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 06:30 AM – 07:00 PM

Job Description

• Provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patients to determine appropriate treatment type and frequency; develop and implement care plans based on diagnosis.
• Monitor patient condition, respiratory equipment, and treatment outcomes.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities and administer medications as indicated.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and available community support programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated (assume standard for RRT unless otherwise specified).
• Must provide:

  • Professional resume/profile.
  • At least two professional references.
  • Valid, unexpired driver’s license or state ID matching address on file.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Signed assignment agreement prior to start.
• Completion and upload of Respiratory Therapy Contract Worker Onboarding Education Attestation (6 hours pre-hire education).
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics with minimum 80% passing score (updated every 3 years).
• Ascension badge photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations).
• Health and immunization documentation including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Varicella immunity (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes.
  • If positive, negative chest X-ray within one year and annual TB questionnaire.
• Fit test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; annual update required).
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Ascension 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually, with retesting if break in service > 90 days.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and other required screenings within 90 days of start; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.
• Employment and education verifications completed within 90 days of start; updated annually or after break in service > 90 days.
• Skills checklist for respiratory therapy completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Confirmation of assignment documentation on agency letterhead with accurate start and end dates.

Additional Notes

• The Respiratory Therapy Contract Worker Form is completed onsite and does not need to be uploaded prior to start.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This position offers a structured onboarding process with comprehensive compliance and credential verification to ensure quality patient care and safety.