Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tulsa, Oklahoma
OKTUL Ascension St. John Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (Travel)

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patients for appropriate treatment types and frequencies; develop and implement care plans based on diagnosis.
• Monitor patient condition and respiratory equipment.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatments based on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and available community support.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Required Qualifications

• License: Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license for Oklahoma, with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association) required.
• Experience: Minimum years of experience not explicitly stated; assume standard for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Required Onboarding and Compliance

• Completion of Respiratory Therapy Contract Worker Onboarding and Education Attestation.
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA) completed within the last year, updated every 3 years.
• Health and Immunization Requirements:

  • Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
  • Fit Test (annual requirement).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (mask required if declined).
  • TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire.
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to assignment, updated annually.
• Drug Screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Background Checks and Verifications:

  • Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others within 30 days prior to start.
  • EPLS (Excluded Parties List System) check within 90 days prior to start.
  • Employment and education verifications within 90 days prior to start.
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start, updated annually.
• Driver’s License/State ID valid and matching address requirements.

Additional Notes

• Resume/profile and at least two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Documentation must be current and compliant with facility and agency requirements.
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment providing critical respiratory care to patients in need.