Lead Respiratory Therapist - FT Varied Shift

Responsibilities

Lead Respiratory Therapist – Full Time, Varied Shift (Nights & Weekends Preferred)

If you’re an experienced respiratory professional ready to take the next step in your career, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center invites you to join our team. As a Lead Respiratory Therapist, you’ll deliver safe, accurate cardiopulmonary care while supporting the daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department. In this leadership‑focused role, you’ll mentor team members, guide clinical practice, and help ensure cohesive, high‑quality care across the hospital.

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: stmarysregional.com

What You’ll Do

As a Lead Respiratory Therapist, you’ll play a key role in both patient care and departmental leadership. You’ll ensure smooth operations, mentor staff, and serve as a liaison throughout the hospital to promote unified, patient‑centered care. Responsibilities include:

• Serving as a resource for RRTs, CRTs, and Respiratory Therapy Interns
• Acting as a preceptor and mentor for students and new team members
• Assisting the Department Director with scheduling, processes, policies, and current practice
• Facilitating orientation and competency validation for new hires
• Obtaining and evaluating patient data through chart review and physical assessment
• Delivering safe, accurate respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary difficulties
• Supporting cohesive communication and collaboration across hospital departments

This role is ideal for a clinically strong therapist who thrives in a leadership capacity and is willing to work nights and weekends as needed.

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 / 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)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 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

• 3–5 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: uhs.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We also recognize and respect traits historically associated with race, including protective hairstyles.

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