Travel ContractRespiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary
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Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary
Lawton, Oklahoma
Memorial Health
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Respiratory Therapist - Contract
Location: Lawton, Oklahoma
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Assess patients with breathing issues through examinations, blood/sputum analysis, and lung capacity tests.
- Administer treatments including oxygen, aerosol medications, and chest physiotherapy to improve breathing.
- Manage, set up, and operate mechanical ventilators for patients unable to breathe independently.
- Provide emergency care such as artificial respiration, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- Document patient records, collaborate with physicians on treatment plans, and assist with discharge planning.
- Educate patients and families on disease management and use of home respiratory equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oklahoma
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
Additional Notes
- 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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