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Lead Respiratory Therapist - FT Varied Shift

Universal Health Services, Inc., Enid, OK, United States


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Lead Respiratory Therapist - Full Time, Varied Shift (Nights & Weekends Preferred)
If you're an experienced respiratory professional ready to take the next step in your career, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center invites you to join our team. As a Lead Respiratory Therapist, you'll deliver safe, accurate cardiopulmonary care while supporting the daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department. In this leadershipfocused role, you'll mentor team members, guide clinical practice, and help ensure cohesive, highquality care across the hospital.
Why St. Mary's?
St. Mary's is a 229bed acute care hospital with more than 125 skilled physicians across specialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Women's Imaging, Rehabilitation, and more. For over 100 years, we've been committed to delivering exceptional care to our community. Learn more:
What You'll Do
As a Lead Respiratory Therapist, you'll play a key role in both patient care and departmental leadership. You'll ensure smooth operations, mentor staff, and serve as a liaison throughout the hospital to promote unified, patientcentered care. Responsibilities include:
Serving as a resource for RRTs, CRTs, and Respiratory Therapy Interns
Acting as a preceptor and mentor for students and new team members
Assisting the Department Director with scheduling, processes, policies, and current practice
Facilitating orientation and competency validation for new hires
Obtaining and evaluating patient data through chart review and physical assessment
Delivering safe, accurate respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary difficulties
Supporting cohesive communication and collaboration across hospital departments
This role is ideal for a clinically strong therapist who thrives in a leadership capacity and is willing to work nights and weekends as needed.
What We Offer
St. Mary's provides a supportive environment where respiratory professionals can grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact. Benefits include:
Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
401(k) with company match
Discounts with local St. Mary's providers
Career advancement across UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries

Qualifications

What We're Looking For
Licensure / Certification / Registration
Graduate of an accredited respiratory program with at least an associate degree
Current Oklahoma RCP license or Provisional Letter (valid until Board meeting date listed)
Bachelor's degree preferred
NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required and maintained
BLS required
ACLS and PALS required within six (6) months of hire; annual recertification required
SECURE training required within six (6) months of hire
NRP preferred
Experience
3-5 years of clinical respiratory therapy experience required
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Typing and basic computer skills required
About UHS
Universal Health Services (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare providers. A Fortune 500 company with 2023 revenues of $14.3 billion, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient centers, and more across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., and the U.K. UHS employs approximately 96,700 team members and continues to grow. Learn more: www.uhs.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We also recognize and respect traits historically associated with race, including protective hairstyles.
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