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

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist

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 community support resources.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Oklahoma
• Respiratory Therapist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification

Required Onboarding and Compliance Credentials

• Respiratory Therapy Contract Worker Onboarding (including education attestation).
• License and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) completed within the last year.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted).
  • Fit Test (annual requirement).
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal; exemptions require mask wearing).
  • TB screening (positive IGRA or PPD with negative chest X-ray within one year).
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
  • Tdap vaccine (valid for 10 years; no declinations accepted).
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Drug screening: 12-panel urine drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days prior to start.
• Employment and education verifications within 90 days prior to start.
• Skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Driver’s license or state ID (valid, matching address requirements).
• Professional references: at least two prior to first assignment.
• Badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations).

Additional Notes

• The Respiratory Therapy Contract Worker Form is completed onsite.
• Some onboarding documents must be uploaded by the agency prior to or at start.
• Annual updates required for many credentials and health requirements.

This position is ideal for a Registered Respiratory Therapist seeking a travel assignment in Oklahoma with a reputable healthcare system.