Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

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Job Description

Join our team as a night shift, full-time, 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, 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

Hillcrest Medical Center is a 656-bed hospital that includes The Alexander Burn Center, The Peggy V. Helmerich Women’s Health Center, Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, the latest technology for the treatment of cancer, and the Oklahoma Heart Institute.

Individuals within this job classification are accountable for assessing, implementing, evaluating and documenting respiratory care in accordance with HMC standards and under the direction of the department Manager and Medical Director in order to deliver efficient, effective and quality respiratory care.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.

This individual is responsible for the administration of oxygen, various treatment modalities, and ventilator management.

He/she is expected to adhere to and abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practice Act.

Must be able to demonstrate awareness and appropriateness in the care of patients at end of life.

Job Requirements

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy education program (CoARC or CAAHP) with minimally 20 quarter hours of science (A. S. degree required/ B. S. degree preferred).

NBRC credential as a RRT or new graduate that obtains RRT NBRC credential within 6 months of graduation and or a newly hired CRT that obtains RRT within 6 months of hire.

Active Oklahoma Respiratory Care Professional License as outlined by the OK Medical Board.

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

Must obtain ACLS, within 6 months of hire.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, implementing, and documenting respiratory care for patients in accordance with hospital standards. This role involves administering oxygen, managing ventilators, and providing treatment modalities under the direction of the medical team.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited respiratory therapy program and hold an active Oklahoma Respiratory Care Professional License. The role requires NBRC credentialing as an RRT, along with BLS and ACLS certifications.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentOxygen administrationEnd of life careDocumentationClinical standardsACLS certification

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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).

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About Hillcrest Healthcare System

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

Benefits & Perks

Career growth opportunities
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Comprehensive health benefits
Supportive, inclusive culture