Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Oklahoma State University Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level 3 Trauma Center
Staffed Beds: 171
Shift: Day, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12s)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Block Schedule: Accommodations available
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Return to Office (RTO) Restrictions: No holiday RTO; maximum 5 total days off in 13-week assignment. No additional RTO allowed after contract start.
• Charting System: EPIC (experience preferred)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oklahoma
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year criminal search across all counties worked in last 7 years
• Copy of diploma or transcript required (unofficial transcripts acceptable if graduation date included)
• Primary source verification of state license prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Completion of facility-specific modules (Oracle, NIH Apex, WorkRamp) prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year stating "cleared to work" with physician signature
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (or chest X-ray within 5 years if prior positive)
• Required immunizations or titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug test within 30 days of start (10-panel, negative results)
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - May 1)
• Two professional references required prior to start
• Work history verification for last 3 years (attestations acceptable; can be pending at start)
• Annual skills checklist and performance evaluation (if applicable)

Attendance Policy

• Zero-fault attendance policy: any missed scheduled shift counts as unexcused
• 2 missed shifts result in a warning; 3 or more may result in contract cancellation
• Applies on a rolling calendar year basis

Additional Notes

• Travelers must report to the lab within 48-72 hours of signing the contract
• Photo for badge required before start (plain white background, no filters, front-facing)
• Confidentiality agreement, job description, and code of conduct acknowledgment must be signed prior to start

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with at least 1 year of experience, including those new to travel assignments, who are comfortable working day shifts in a Level 3 Trauma acute care hospital setting.