RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (CRT)
UHS
Summary
If you're a dedicated respiratory professional committed to delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate patient care, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center invites you to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll provide high-quality cardiopulmonary care while supporting the smooth daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department. This role is ideal for a clinically strong therapist who thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
Job description
What You'll Do
As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll play a vital role in assessing patients, delivering evidence-based respiratory care, and ensuring accurate documentation. You'll support departmental operations while providing safe, effective treatment to patients experiencing cardiopulmonary difficulties. Responsibilities include:
- Obtaining data pertinent to therapy through chart review and physical assessment
- Administering oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, trach care and management, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning, bedside respiratory measurements, pulse oximetry, and EKGs
- Completing new therapy starts within one hour and responding promptly to emergency situations
- Functioning within the Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of practice
- Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing equipment per SMRMC policy
- Routinely cleaning and assembling departmental equipment before end of shift and checking assigned areas for dirty equipment
- Providing complete and competent ventilatory management for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including treatments, airway management, and tracheal suctioning
- Documenting patient status and care provided, including heart rate, respiratory rate, SaO₂, lung sounds, treatment effectiveness, and any adverse reactions
- Adhering to the "five rights" of medication administration and using two patient identifiers
- Consistently documenting in iView
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory program with at least an associate degree
- Current Oklahoma RCP license or Provisional Letter
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required and maintained
- BLS required
- ACLS and PALS required within six (6) months of hire; annual recertification required
- SECURE training required within six (6) months of hire
- NRP preferred
- Some clinical experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Typing and basic computer skills required
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Provider Discounts
- Career Advancement
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.