Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hillcrest Medical Center

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

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Shift: Nights (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy services primarily during night shifts.
• Work every other weekend as part of the schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in Oklahoma.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, with experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential.
• Associate's degree required or completion of at least 20 quarter hours of science coursework.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID.
• Completion of a 7-year background check within 1 year of start date, including education verification.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Fit test for approved masks within 1 year of start, renewed annually.
• Immunization and health requirements:

  • Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, series, or declination accepted.
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented chickenpox history.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• Completion of required competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable.
• Annual renewal of unit-specific skills checklist.
• Employment application and 7-year work history verification required.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Some certifications such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and others may be required as applicable.
• Candidates must comply with internal verification processes including E-Verify and federal exclusion screenings.

This position is ideal for experienced respiratory therapists seeking a night shift travel contract in Oklahoma with a reputable healthcare facility.