Respiratory Therapist
Lawton, OK
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,739/weekOverview
- Start Date08/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Respiratory Therapist
Job Details
- Specialty: Cardiopulmonary
- Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
- Employment Type: Contract
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights
Role Summary
- Perform diagnostic tests, including pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas analysis, and sleep studies.
- Administer and monitor respiratory therapy such as oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and inhalation therapy.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and respiratory equipment use.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and sleep technologists on patient care plans.
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
- Stay current with developments in respiratory therapy and improve care processes.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oklahoma
- Respiratory Therapist (3 years of experience)
- Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
- BLS
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Chris as been so helpful every step of the way. Keeps me updated on everything and responds so fast! Would recommend Chris to everyone!!
Cons
none
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Lawton, OK here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally align with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 94°F, average low: 71°F.
- Winter average high: 53°F, average low: 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to the dry climate.
- Lawton has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of dining options with a mix of local and chain restaurants.
- Art and music scene is vibrant, with local galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college and high school games.
- Outdoor activities include hiking, fishing, and camping at the nearby Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
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