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Senior Respiratory Therapist – Full Time, Day Shift
If you’re an experienced respiratory professional ready to expand your clinical skill set, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center invites you to join our team. As a Senior Respiratory Therapist, you’ll perform all core RRT responsibilities plus a wide range of specialized cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures, ensuring safe, accurate testing and high‑quality patient care. This role is ideal for a clinically strong therapist who enjoys technical procedures, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is ready to support the smooth operation of our Cardio‑Pulmonary Special Procedures Department.
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 Senior Respiratory Therapist, you’ll support both direct patient care and specialized diagnostic testing. You’ll ensure accurate procedures, monitor patient safety, and help maintain seamless departmental operations. Responsibilities include:
- Completing diagnostic procedures — Stress Tests, Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), EEGs, EKGs, Holter Monitoring, Pentamidine treatments, and more
- Ensuring proper electrode placement and accurate performance of EEG, EKG, Stress Testing, and Holter studies
- Assessing and monitoring patient condition and recognizing potentially critical situations during testing
- Performing full PFT testing including Pre/Post bronchodilator, DLCO, Plethysmography, and Slow Vital Capacity
- Conducting advanced testing such as Histamine/Methacholine Challenge and Nitrogen Washout
- Setting up and downloading Holter monitors
- Delivering safe, accurate respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary difficulties
- Supporting smooth departmental operations and participating in rotating call for the testing department
What We Offer
St. Mary’s provides a supportive environment where respiratory professionals can grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact. Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(k) with company match
- Discounts with local St. Mary’s providers
- Career advancement across UHS and its 300 subsidiaries
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
Licensure / Certification / Training
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (Associate degree minimum)
- Current Oklahoma RCP license or Provisional Letter (valid until Board meeting date listed)
- NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required and maintained
- BLS required until ACLS obtained
- 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
- 1–3 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience required
- Strong 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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