Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

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Job Description

Join our team as a varied shift, PRN, Respiratory Therapist in Owasso, OK.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

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

People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and 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

Bailey Medical Center offers a full range of medical services, including general surgery, maternity, gynecology, bariatrics, orthopedics and emergency care. The 73-bed hospital is one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the region.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician are capable of setting up and operating various types of equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and or illness.

The therapist provides administration of respiratory specific gases and medications, and modes of therapy for the respiratory compromised patient. Responds to emergencies throughout the hospital.

  • Advises on arterial blood gas results.
  • Assists in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.
  • May assist in the ordering of department supplies.
  • Takes and records verbal and telephone orders from physicians as necessary.
  • Acts as a resource person to nurses, physicians, residents, interns, respiratory staff, students and other hospital staff in regard to initiation and operation of all respiratory procedures.
  • May assume a Charge role in the absence of the Respiratory Supervisor.
  • Takes an active part in attending departmental in-service/education programs.
  • Participates in Quality Assurance programs and participates in department and/or BMC committees.
  • Work schedule includes working alternate weekends and holidays.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

  • Associated Degree in Respiratory Care.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience.
  • Oklahoma CRT license (upon hire).
  • RRT license for Registered Respiratory Therapist ONLY (upon hire).
  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
  • ACLS (within 30 days of hire).
  • NRP (within 60 days of hire).

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for setting up and operating equipment for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory illnesses. They also provide direct patient care, respond to hospital emergencies, and assist in the transport of mechanically ventilated patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Respiratory Care and possess at least one year of experience. Required certifications include Oklahoma CRT/RRT licensure, BLS, ACLS, and NRP.

Key Skills

Arterial blood gas analysisMechanical ventilationEmergency responseRespiratory gas administrationMedication administrationClinical documentationPatient transport

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

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

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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 contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution28 jobs · 25 employers

10
<$90k
6
$90k-105k
8
$105k-120k
3
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
84%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
12%
PSLF eligible
12%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist II

$41.41-$62.92/hr
+ 35 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 3,919 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Owasso

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$278k
Typical market rent
$1,396/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 (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

Paid time off
Comprehensive health benefits
Tuition assistance