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Oklahoma Surgical Hospital
Tulsa, OK, US, OK, United States

REGISTERED RESP THERAPIST - Emergency Call Basis (as needed)

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Thank you for your interest in Tulsa’s only 5-star rated hospital (as rated by Medicare)! Oklahoma Surgical Hospital (OSH) is a physician owned facility committed to providing superior personalized healthcare while embracing the highest quality standards in patient care, clinical outcomes, and patient experiences.

We are looking for teammates who are passionate about doing things “The OSH Way”. If you want to join our team of over 550 professionals who are passionate about redefining patient experiences, then keep reading for more information.

As an ECB Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will work as needed during variable shifts. ECB employees must work a minimum of 24 hours a month, but more are available if candidate desires more. In the beginning, this position will need to work part-time/full-time hours weekly until oriented.

The Certified Respiratory Technician and Registered Respiratory Therapist, hold safety sensitive positions, and perform respiratory therapy treatments, patient-ventilator management and administer diagnostic procedures including EKG’s, pulse oximetry and PFT’s through an individualized, specialized plan of patient care.

Manage cardio-pulmonary/respiratory equipment through regular maintenance including cleanings, charges, and stocking related supplies (i. e., O2) to assure safe and accurate patient care. Respiratory Therapist will intubate during a code blue if necessary.

What’s required of you? Current CRT/RCP Oklahoma license required upon hire. Current RRT credential required for Registered Therapist. Current BLS and ACLS required upon hire. PALS required 60 days after hire.

Do I need experience? At least one-year experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Specialty Knowledge Skills: Must be knowledgeable and demonstrate competency in current respiratory practices that are unit/age specific.

Still interested? Here’s a little more information about us:

  • Did you know at OSH we are physician owned? Yes! Physicians opened OSH more than 20 years ago because they recognized a need for a hospital in our community that truly focused on the needs of the patient. At OSH, we are focused on ensuring our patients have the best experience possible from the moment they enter the facility and throughout every department they encounter. We are looking for patient focused team members to help us continue with our physicians’ original mission and vision of the hospital of exceeding patients’ expectations.
  • Did you know that at OSH we offer benefits to our team members that includes a medical plan that offers no out of pocket costs at many of our affiliated physician offices?
  • Did you know that OSH offers discretionary quarterly bonuses to all full-time and part-time members?
  • Did you know that we are Tulsa’s only 5-star rated hospital? We think it’s very important to know that our incredible staff and physicians are committed to making sure our patients receive the best care while at our facility!

If you are looking for a new workplace to call home, come join the OSH team where we succeed together!

Free fitness center on site for employees!

OSH and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.

This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position.

This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.

Key Responsibilities

Provide respiratory therapy treatments, manage ventilated patients, and perform diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, pulse oximetry, and pulmonary function tests. Maintain and stock cardiopulmonary equipment and supplies, and intubate during a code blue when necessary.

Requirements

A current Oklahoma CRT/RCP license, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and an RRT credential for the Registered Therapist role are required; PALS certification is required within 60 days of hire. At least one year of clinical experience is preferred, along with competency in current respiratory practices appropriate to the unit and patient age group.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Electrocardiograms (EKGs)Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs)Cardiopulmonary Equipment MaintenanceIntubation

Mental Health Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 60% 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).

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401k / retirement match
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About Oklahoma Surgical Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Tulsa, OK
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical plan with no out-of-pocket costs at affiliated physician offices
Discretionary quarterly bonuses
Free fitness center on site