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Oklahoma Heart Hospital
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Join Our Team at Oklahoma Heart Hospital (OHH)

ONE TEAM. ALL HEART. At OHH, we believe that patient care is truly at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated team members are involved in every step of our patients’ journeys, bringing hope, compassion, and healing to both patients and their families. Together with our physicians and caregivers, we’re shaping the future of heart care in Oklahoma by serving the state and leading the nation.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Comprehensive Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Extended Medical Benefits (EMB)
  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth

Please note that benefits may vary by position, and some roles (like PRN, Flex, Float, etc.) may have exclusions. For eligible positions, benefits start on your first day!

We can’t wait for you to join our heart-centered team!

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Team Lead and as ordered by physicians, sets up and operate various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases.

As a member of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist works collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care. In addition, the Respiratory Therapist performs a range of technical procedures related to cardiopulmonary hemodynamics to comprehensively serve patient needs.

Work done is outlined by established practice guidelines. Therapist will perform all work with accord to the mission and values of Oklahoma Heart Hospital.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an approved, accredited program recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registry Eligible Therapist.

Licensure/Certification: Therapists are required to maintain a current license in the State of Oklahoma. Current BLS required. ACLS certification required within 18 months of employment.

Experience: Minimum one (1) year of acute care experience preferred.

Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients’ experience. They are the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care.

Learn more about diversity at Oklahoma Heart Hospital.

As part of our team, you are empowered to work collaboratively with our physicians and other caregivers, and play an integral role in setting the standard for excellence in patient care. Every team member at OHH plays an integral role in our patients’ experience. They are the reason OHH continues to serve the state and lead the nation. Be part of the future of cardiac care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyCardiopulmonary diagnosticsEquipment operation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $83k (middle half $65k–$109k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOklahoma index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Oklahoma69 active3,964 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 42% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Respiratory Therapy listings1,276 in the last 30 days708 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend−2.2% 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 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 17 employers
16
<$85k
4
$85k-100k
6
$100k-115k
1
$130k
1
$131k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
74% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
26%
CME allowance
5% this job
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Respiratory Therapist II

Olympic Medical Center · Port Angeles, Washington

$41.41-$62.92/hr
#2

Senior Respiratory Therapist -Dayshift

Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$41.74-$62.48/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist

$37.61-$55.27/hr
#4

Respiratory Therapist RRT - Full Time - Nights

$33.16-$51.4/hr
+ 33 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 3,963 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Oklahoma Heart Hospital

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) plan with employer match
Long-term and short-term disability
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Medical Benefits (EMB)
Continuing education and professional growth opportunities

Living in Oklahoma City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$209k
Typical market rent
$1,285/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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