Senior Respiratory Therapist - PT - Day Shift
UHS
Summary
Senior Respiratory Therapist – PART TIME - DAY SHIFT. If you're an experienced respiratory professional ready to expand your clinical skill set, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center invites you to join our team. As a Senior Respiratory Therapist, you'll perform all core RRT responsibilities plus a wide range of specialized cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, ensuring safe, accurate testing and high-quality patient care. This role is ideal for a clinically strong therapist who enjoys technical procedures, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is ready to support the smooth operation of our Cardio-Pulmonary Special Procedures Department.
Job description
What You'll Do
As a Senior Respiratory Therapist, you'll support both direct patient care and specialized diagnostic testing. You'll ensure accurate procedures, monitor patient safety, and help maintain seamless departmental operations.
- Completing diagnostic procedures — Stress Tests, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), EEGs, EKGs, Holter Monitoring, Pentamidine treatments, and more
- Ensuring proper electrode placement and accurate performance of EEG, EKG, Stress Testing, and Holter studies
- Assessing and monitoring patient condition and recognizing potentially critical situations during testing
- Performing full PFT testing including Pre/Post bronchodilator, DLCO, Plethysmography, and Slow Vital Capacity
- Conducting advanced testing such as Histamine/Methacholine Challenge and Nitrogen Washout
- Setting up and downloading Holter monitors
- Delivering safe, accurate respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary difficulties
- Supporting smooth departmental operations and participating in rotating call for the testing department
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Associate degree minimum)
- Current Oklahoma RCP license or Provisional Letter (valid until Board meeting date listed)
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required and maintained
- BLS required until ACLS obtained
- ACLS and PALS required within six (6) months of hire; annual recertification required
- SECURE training required within six (6) months of hire
- NRP preferred
- 1–3 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Typing and basic computer skills required
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Associate degree minimum)
- Current Oklahoma RCP license or Provisional Letter
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required and maintained
- BLS required until ACLS obtained
- ACLS and PALS required within six (6) months of hire; annual recertification required
- SECURE training required within six (6) months of hire
- NRP preferred
- 1–3 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Typing and basic computer skills required
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Prescription drug plan
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounts with local providers
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.