Respiratory Therapist

  • Stillwater
  • Stillwater Medical
Our Cardiopulmonary Department is looking for empathetic and encouraging respiratory therapist to join our team on night shift! Will consider CRT or RRT
Why choose Stillwater Medical?
  • Updated wage in 2024
  • Ask us about our excellent shift differentials!
  • On Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work since 2012
Details:
  • Full-time
  • 12 hour shifts -
  • RRT or CRT
Come make a difference with us!
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for setting up and operating various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and/or illness and perform blood gas analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program; certified or registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Licensed to practice in the State of Oklahoma.
  • Current CPR card or completion within 30 days of employment.
  • Current ACLS and NRP Certification within 1 year of employment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must have strength and stamina for prolonged walking, standing, and dealing with stressful situations.
  • Demonstrates adequate vision, or correctable with glasses/contacts, to read and write. Color vision is required.
  • Able to hear, or correctable with hearing devices, and able to talk to converse with other in person and over the phone.
  • Able to hear, see, and feel to accurately assess, monitor, and administer care.
  • Able to frequently lift at least 60 pounds, reach, pull, push, bend, stoop, and kneel.
  • Possess fine motor skills and hand/eye coordination to give care (i.e., draw arterial blood gases, assemble, and disassemble equipment).
  • Able to work in latex burdened environment.