Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Tulsa, OK

Key Responsibilities Conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation. Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes, set up and self-test ventilatory equipment, and manage mechanical ventilation across various equipment types.

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist (Night)

Location

Oklahoma

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 24 Hours Per Week Guaranteed

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct physician-prescribed respiratory treatments including operation of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory equipment, oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation.
• Perform chest physiotherapy, suctioning (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal), oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, and routine chest x-ray review.
• Perform arterial punctures, 12-Lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, and assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement.
• Perform insertion and removal of endotracheal and tracheostomy tubes, set up and self-test ventilatory equipment, and manage mechanical ventilation across various equipment types.
• Educate patients on the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment, including discharge education for home care.
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in patient records and charts; communicate findings to attending and pulmonary physicians.

Required Qualifications

• Active Respiratory Therapist license within the applicable state.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Experience with ventilator management, including both invasive and non-invasive modalities.
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.
• Proficiency in arterial puncture and interpretation of ventilation efficiency results.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and within the full scope of professional licensure.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with ventilator weaning protocols.
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing procedures including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation.
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar chest drainage devices.

Why Join Us

• Guaranteed hours provide consistent, stable scheduling in a contract role with an immediate start date.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic clinical environment utilizing a broad and advanced scope of respiratory therapy practice.