Student Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Join our team as a Student Respiratory Therapist in Tulsa, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.

People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.

Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

Hillcrest Hospital South is a 180 bed acute care hospital with a history of providing state-of-the-art technology in a friendly, community setting that is easy to navigate. With more than 1000 employees and 700 physicians, we provide a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services for all ages including emergency, intensive care, stroke, cardiology, maternity, orthopedics and surgery.

Responsible for providing care which includes assessment, treatment, control diagnostic evaluation of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

  • Consults with physicians.
  • Provides consultation, instruction and/or technical direction of medical, nursing and other staff members.

Job Requirements

  • Currently enrolled or completed Respiratory Associated degree program.
  • Must possess a current Oklahoma RCP license.

BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements

  • ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred.
  • Desirable characteristics include two years of experience in a hospital or medically related environment.

Key Responsibilities

The Student Respiratory Therapist provides assessment, treatment, and diagnostic evaluation for patients with cardiopulmonary system abnormalities. They also consult with physicians and provide technical direction to medical and nursing staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a Respiratory Associate degree program and hold a current Oklahoma RCP license. BLS certification is required within 14 days of hire, with ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications preferred.

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyPatient assessmentCardiopulmonary carePhysician consultation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

4
<$100k
8
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k
2
$130k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
75%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
13%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist

Sutter Health · Sacramento, California

$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

Garnet Health · Middletown, New York

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist - Providence Kodiak Island

$37.08-$55.62/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist

$35.94-$55.43/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,768 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tulsa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$222k
Typical market rent
$1,287/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tulsa, OK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Hillcrest Healthcare System

Hospitals and Health Care
Tulsa, OK
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Career growth opportunities
Wellness resources
Education support
Financial well-being support