Travel ContractCertified Respiratory Therapist
$1,610-2,040/week
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Lawton, Oklahoma
Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma
$1,610-2,040/weekPosted 1 hour ago
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Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Certified Respiratory Therapist - CRT)
Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Provide patient care activities in critical care areas, including adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical care.
- Work under the supervision of the RT Supervisor and Cardiopulmonary Manager.
- Train Respiratory Therapist personnel in critical care areas.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) license.
- Specialty: Respiratory Therapist.
- Years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience typical for CRT roles.
- Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).
Additional Information
- Orientation for Allied and Therapy Travelers starts on Tuesdays.
- Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered at a reduced rate.
- On-call pay applies with a minimum of 1 hour.
- No increased rate for overtime, holiday, or call-back hours.
- Compliance documentation must be submitted one week prior to start.
This position is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist seeking a temporary assignment in a critical care setting with opportunities to work across all age groups and to provide training to other RT staff.
About Lawton, OK
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Lawton, OK here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally align with the lower cost of living.
Weather
- Summer average high: 94°F, average low: 71°F.
- Winter average high: 53°F, average low: 28°F.
Furnished Housing
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
Transportation
- Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
- Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
- 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.
Things to Do
- 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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