Respiratory Therapist

We are seeking compassionate Respiratory Therapists, like you, to join our team. With the largest number of tracheostomy dependent patients in Oklahoma, our interdisciplinary teams are dedicated to maximizing the potential of every child. We have a heart for service, integrity, compassion, excellence and stewardship in everything we do. We are a mission-focused organization that offers competitive compensation and benefits to retain the best talent.

As a Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT), you will administer a variety of therapeutic services and diagnostic tests to evaluate and care for our patients with respiratory insufficiencies and complexities. You will consult with the physician and provides instruction and medical direction to nursing and other staff members related to patient care and equipment necessary for respiratory care. All Bethany Children's Health Center Respiratory Therapists perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and core values of excellence, integrity, compassion, service and stewardship.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all aspects of direct patient care in all aspects of respiratory
• Determines effectiveness of the therapy and works with interdisciplinary team members to develop the best care plan for the patient
• Communicates effectively to all interdisciplinary team members

Education:

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care

Experience Required:

• School Clinical experience required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
• Respiratory Care Practitioner provisional letter will be accepted until license is issued
• CPR Certification may be obtained upon hire
• PALS Certification may be obtained upon hire

Schedule:

• Offer 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am)

Base Pay & Shift Differentials:

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) starting hourly rate begins at $24.45 and goes up based on education and experience.

Bethany Children's Health Center also offers shift differentials for working evening, nights or weekend hours. If you were to work those time frames, that amount would be added to your hourly base rate each hour. Approved rates are as follows:

• Weekdays - 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m: $2.75/hour
• Weekdays - 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m: $5.00/hour
• Weekends - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m: $3.00/hour
• Weekends - 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m: $5.25/hour
• Weekends - 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m: $9.00/hour

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) starting hourly rate begins at $28.62 and goes up based on education and experience.

Bethany Children's Health Center also offers shift differentials for working evening, nights or weekend hours. If you were to work those time frames, that amount would be added to your hourly base rate each hour. Approved rates are as follows:

• Weekdays - 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m: $2.75/hour
• Weekdays - 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m: $6.00/hour
• Weekends - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m: $3.00/hour
• Weekends - 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m: $5.25/hour
• Weekends - 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m: $11.00/hour

What we offer our Respiratory Therapists:

• Clinical Development Program (CDP)

• Paid respiratory therapy residency program

• Hospital-paid Oklahoma RCP licensure expenses reimbursed after one year of employment

• A rotating two week set schedule

• Relocation Bonus of $5,000 for moving to the Oklahoma City area, if eligible

COVID-19 Vaccination:

Bethany Children's Health Center requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.

To be qualified for employment at Bethany Children's Health Center, all current positions and final candidates must comply with the vaccination requirement or receive an approved exemption.

About Us

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children’s Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient’s physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation’s original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children’s Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships. 

**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization’s positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Bethany Children’s Health Center may refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.