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Respiratory Therapist
Lawton, Oklahoma
Memorial Health

$1,566-2,131/week
Posted 41 minutes ago
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Respiratory Therapist

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights


Job Description

  • Perform diagnostic tests including pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas analysis, and sleep studies.
  • Administer and monitor respiratory therapies such as oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and inhalation therapy.
  • Educate patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and respiratory equipment use.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
  • Stay current with advancements in respiratory therapy to improve patient care.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oklahoma
  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
  • Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year

Additional Information

  • No prior travel experience required.

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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