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Ascension
Owasso, Oklahoma

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Owasso, OK
  • Facility: Ascension St. John Owasso
  • Department: Respiratory Therapy

Schedule

PRN | Days. Opportunities to pick up additional shifts at other Ascension St. John facilities.

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

Lead patient assessments to design personalized care plans that target specific respiratory needs and improve recovery outcomes.

Manage advanced respiratory treatments and life-support equipment to ensure stability and safety for patients with complex breathing challenges.

Empower patients and their families through clear education, ensuring they feel confident and supported in managing their health journey.

Support life-saving efforts as a key member of the emergency resuscitation team, providing rapid, expert intervention during critical, high-stakes moments.

  • What minimum requirements you’ll need
  • Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s)

Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Respiratory Care Practitioner temporary/provisional license will be accepted until license is issued.

Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

One or More of the Following

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Preferred Credential(s)

Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan
  • Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
  • Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will conduct patient assessments to develop personalized care plans and manage advanced respiratory treatments. They will also serve as a key member of the emergency resuscitation team to provide critical life-saving interventions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision and be registered by the NBRC. A high school diploma with 2 years of experience or an associate/technical degree is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

PALS

Key Skills

Patient assessmentLife-support equipment managementPatient educationCritical care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 48% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $113k (middle half $96k–$124k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOklahoma index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Oklahoma68 active3,968 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 48% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,281 in the last 30 days731 the 30 days before (+75%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 15 employers
14
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
6
$100k-115k
1
$130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
72% this job
Sign-on bonus
61%
Loan repayment
22%
PSLF eligible
11%
CME allowance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

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$41.74-$62.48/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#4

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$33.16-$51.4/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,993 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) plan
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support
Spiritual care
Stress management resources

Living in Owasso

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$278k
Typical market rent
$1,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.2
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.