Registered Respiratory Therapist
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Saint John Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (Travel)

Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patients to determine appropriate treatment type and frequency.
• Develop, implement, and monitor patient care plans and respiratory equipment.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatment outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and community support resources.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Required Credentials & Compliance

• BLS Certification (American Heart Association required)
• Current Respiratory Therapist license with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start.
• Ascension Respiratory Therapy Contract Worker Onboarding (including a 6-hour pre-hire education attestation).
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics) completed within the past year with a minimum 80% score.
• Ascension Skills Checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually.
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually.
• Ascension Education Verification completed within 90 days prior to start.
• Ascension Criminal Background Check and EPLS (Exclusionary Party List System) checks within 30 days prior to start.
• Ascension Employment Verification and Confirmation of Assignment documentation.
• Professional headshot photo (white or blue background, no filters).
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID matching address requirements.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Proof of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Fit Test for respiratory protection (preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite).
• Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine for flu season (October 1 through March 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement.
• Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within one year, and annual TB questionnaire.
• Two-step PPD or IGRA testing within required timeframes.
• Proof of Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccination valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.

Additional Notes

• The Respiratory Therapy Contract Worker Form is completed onsite by the facility.
• Some onboarding documents and attestations must be uploaded by the agency prior to or at start.
• Professional references (at least two) required prior to first assignment.

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists ready to provide critical respiratory care in a hospital setting.