Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Saint John Medical Center

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Travel Position

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patients for appropriate treatment types and frequencies; develop and implement care plans based on diagnosis.
• Monitor patient condition and respiratory equipment.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatment outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and community support resources.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard industry requirement (typically 1+ years).
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Required Certifications and Credentials

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Current Respiratory Therapist license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics) completed within one year, minimum 80% score
• Health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years, no declinations)
  • TB testing: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire
  • Fit Test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite)
• Drug screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)

Onboarding and Verification Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment start
• Employment verification for the past seven years
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start
• Skills checklist completed within one year of start, updated annually
• Confirmation of assignment documentation on agency letterhead with start and end dates

Additional Notes

• Some onboarding forms and attestations are required to be uploaded by the agency or completed onsite.
• Compliance with all credentialing and health requirements is mandatory prior to or at the start of the assignment.

This position is ideal for a Registered Respiratory Therapist seeking a travel assignment in Tulsa, OK, with a contract length of approximately 13 weeks.