Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Tulsa, OK

Key Responsibilities Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician prescribed. Educate patients on treatments, procedures, and equipment, including discharge education; document all treatments and patient responses accurately in the medical record.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist

Location

Oklahoma

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices as physician prescribed
• Perform ventilator management, including set-up, self-testing, and ongoing monitoring of mechanical ventilation equipment
• Conduct arterial punctures, oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and 12-Lead EKG with basic arrhythmia recognition
• Perform tracheostomy care, including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes in both emergent and non-emergent situations
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning
• Educate patients on treatments, procedures, and equipment, including discharge education; document all treatments and patient responses accurately in the medical record

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Ventilator weaning experience required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision within the scope of professional licensure
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with video laryngoscope systems and free-hand endotracheal intubation techniques
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures, including specimen handling and quality controls
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar devices

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment with a broad scope of respiratory practice, including advanced procedures and critical care support
• Contract position with an anticipated prompt start date for qualified candidates