Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tulsa, OK
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

Location: Oklahoma

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift Details: Varies (Full-time – 36–40 hours/week) | Shift timing to be discussed during interview

Job Summary

The Licensed Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care across critical and non-critical settings. This role involves assessing patient conditions, delivering therapeutic interventions, managing ventilators, and responding to emergencies while ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, and evaluate respiratory care plans
• Deliver care in both critical care (ICU/PICU) and non-critical settings
• Administer respiratory therapies including nebulizers, inhalers, and oxygen therapy
• Manage mechanical ventilation (invasive and non-invasive)
• Monitor ventilator settings and patient response
• Perform suctioning, intubation/extubation assistance, and bronchoscopy support
• Document patient care accurately in EMR
• Respond to Code Blue, RIT/CRIT calls, and patient transports
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Participate in quality improvement and staff education initiatives

Patient Population

• Adult and pediatric patients
• Critical care (ICU/PICU) and general respiratory cases

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program
• Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner License (or temporary letter to practice)
• CRT or RRT Certification (NBRC)
• BLS Certification (AHA) – within 2 months of hire
• Minimum 1 year of respiratory therapy experience

Skills Required

• Mechanical ventilation management
• Medication administration via respiratory routes
• Chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques
• Pulse oximetry and respiratory mechanics
• Intubation/extubation assistance
• Bronchoscopy assistance
• Strong communication and clinical judgment

Preferred Skills

• Experience in Adult ICU and Pediatric ICU (PICU)
• Willingness to work across patient populations

Work Environment

• Hospital-based setting with critical and non-critical care units
• Exposure to high-acuity patients and emergency situations
• Frequent interaction with multidisciplinary teams

Additional Information

• Role involves independent clinical judgment and teamwork
• Opportunities to mentor new staff and participate in quality initiatives