Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Tulsa, OK

Key Responsibilities Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans. Operate various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

Location

Oklahoma

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport into and out of the facility as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans
• Operate various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation
• Perform ventilator management including set-up, self-testing, and monitoring of mechanical ventilation; ventilator weaning experience is essential
• Perform arterial puncture, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, chest physiotherapy, suctioning, 12-Lead EKG, and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, chest tube placement, and tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines; perform endotracheal intubation via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope system

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility to practice in Oklahoma
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ventilator weaning experience required
• Ability to work night shifts with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with moderate complexity laboratory testing protocols including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation
• Familiarity with PleurX catheter drainage procedures
• Experience with video laryngoscope systems for endotracheal intubation

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment providing advanced respiratory care across a broad scope of practice
• ASAP start available for qualified candidates ready to make an immediate impact