Respiratory Therapist
Tulsa, OK
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

• Provide quality patient care including intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed.
• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Explain treatments, tests, and equipment to patients; provide education upon discharge.
• Perform physician-prescribed respiratory treatments using various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizers.
• Conduct chest physiotherapy and suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, tracheal).
• Perform oximetry and capnography monitoring.
• Review chest x-rays to determine need for further evaluation.
• Perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition.
• Conduct pulmonary function studies (e.g., NIF, VC).
• Assist with respiratory care procedures (e.g., bronchoscopy, chest tube placement).
• Manage chest drainage via PleurX catheter or similar devices.
• Provide tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tubes.
• Perform arterial puncture and monitor ventilation efficiency.
• Follow laboratory testing policies for specimen handling and quality control.
• Perform CPR according to BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes using free hand or video laryngoscope.
• Set up, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Document treatments and patient responses accurately.
• Communicate with physicians regarding therapy effectiveness.
• Report information during shift hand-offs.
• Maintain accurate respiratory therapy billing records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Request to work 1 day shift per week (flexible and will accommodate clinician requests)

Required Qualifications

• Active Oklahoma Respiratory Therapist license in hand
• BLS certification prior to first shift
• ACLS certification prior to first shift
• Active CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent
• Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience
• Ventilator weaning experience
• LTACH (Long-Term Acute Care Hospital) experience

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.