Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Oklahoma City, OK
LanceSoft
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pediatric

Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Facility: OU Health – The Children’s Hospital
Contract Duration: 26 weeks
Schedule: Nights | 3x12-hour shifts | 36 hours/week

Position Overview

OU Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with a focus on pediatric care to join their Respiratory Care team. This role involves delivering high-quality respiratory therapy services across a children’s hospital setting, supporting critical care, emergency response, and specialized pediatric patient populations.

This is an excellent opportunity for clinicians who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about delivering age-appropriate, patient-centered respiratory care.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic testing and monitoring
• Accurately document patient care, treatments, and responses in EMR systems
• Provide age-appropriate care to neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients
• Respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies as part of the rapid response team
• Maintain, clean, and troubleshoot respiratory therapy equipment
• Act as a clinical resource for physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and hospital standards

Clinical Scope

• Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care
• Critical care and high-acuity patient management
• Emergency response and code team participation
• Pulmonary and cardiac system monitoring

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in Oklahoma
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of respiratory care experience, preferably in critical care
• Prior experience in a children’s-only hospital setting
• Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking skills

Key Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in respiratory therapy procedures and equipment
• Ability to interpret clinical data and adjust treatment plans
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in high-acuity environments
• Basic computer and EMR documentation skills

Work Environment

• Children’s hospital specializing in pediatric care
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical teams
• High-acuity, fast-paced healthcare setting

Why Join OU Health?

• Work in a leading pediatric care environment
• Gain experience with diverse and complex respiratory cases
• Be part of a mission-driven team focused on improving children’s health outcomes