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Respiratory Therapist – PRN
If you’re a dedicated respiratory professional committed to delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate patient care, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center invites you to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll provide high‑quality cardiopulmonary care while supporting the smooth daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department. This role is ideal for a clinically strong therapist who thrives in a collaborative, patient‑centered environment.
Why St. Mary’s?
St. Mary’s is a 229‑bed acute care hospital with more than 125 skilled physicians across specialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Women’s Imaging, Rehabilitation, and more. For over 100 years, we’ve been committed to delivering exceptional care to our community. Learn more: https://www.stmarysregional.com
What You’ll Do
As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play a vital role in assessing patients, delivering evidence‑based respiratory care, and ensuring accurate documentation. You’ll support departmental operations while providing safe, effective treatment to patients experiencing cardiopulmonary difficulties. Responsibilities include:
- Obtaining data pertinent to therapy through chart review and physical assessment
- Administering oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, trach care and management, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning, bedside respiratory measurements, pulse oximetry, and EKGs
- Completing new therapy starts within one hour and responding promptly to emergency situations
- Functioning within the Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of practice
- Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing equipment per SMRMC policy
- Routinely cleaning and assembling departmental equipment before end of shift and checking assigned areas for dirty equipment
- Providing complete and competent ventilatory management for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including treatments, airway management, and tracheal suctioning
- Documenting patient status and care provided, including heart rate, respiratory rate, SaO₂, lung sounds, treatment effectiveness, and any adverse reactions
- Adhering to the “five rights” of medication administration and using two patient identifiers
- Consistently documenting in iView
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory program with at least an associate degree
- Current Oklahoma RCP license or Provisional Letter (valid until Board meeting date listed)
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required and maintained
- BLS required
- ACLS and PALS required within six (6) months of hire; annual recertification required
- SECURE training required within six (6) months of hire
- NRP preferred
Experience & Skills
- Some clinical experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Typing and basic computer skills required
About UHS
Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare providers. A Fortune 500 company with 2023 revenues of $14.3 billion, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and more across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and the U.K. UHS employs approximately 96,700 team members and continues to grow. Learn more: www.uhs.com
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