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Certified Respiratory Therapist
Lawton, Oklahoma
Memorial Health System of Southwest Oklahoma

$1,612-1,975/week
Posted 6 hours ago
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Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (Temp, Nights)

Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Temporary


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.

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

  • At least 6 months of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) experience.
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) license required.
  • Required certifications must be submitted one week prior to starting.

Additional Information

  • Unable to accommodate blocked scheduling.
  • Orientation for Allied and Therapy Travelers starts on Tuesdays.
  • On-call pay is provided with a minimum of 1 hour.
  • Local candidates within 50 miles may be considered at a reduced rate.
  • Non-compete policy: Former direct employees are not eligible to return through an agency until 6 months after direct employment ends.

Prior Travel Experience

  • No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

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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