Respiratory Therapist - FT Night Shift
Universal Health Services, Inc., Enid, OK, United States
Responsibilities
Respiratory Therapist - Full Time
If you're a dedicated respiratory professional committed to delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate patient care, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center invites you to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll provide highquality cardiopulmonary care while supporting the smooth daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department. This role is ideal for a clinically strong therapist who thrives in a collaborative, patientcentered environment.
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 Respiratory Therapist, you'll play a vital role in assessing patients, delivering evidencebased respiratory care, and ensuring accurate documentation. You'll support departmental operations while providing safe, effective treatment to patients experiencing cardiopulmonary difficulties. Responsibilities include:
Obtaining data pertinent to therapy through chart review and physical assessment
Administering oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, trach care and management, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning, bedside respiratory measurements, pulse oximetry, and EKGs
Completing new therapy starts within one hour and responding promptly to emergency situations
Functioning within the Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of practice
Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing equipment per SMRMC policy
Routinely cleaning and assembling departmental equipment before end of shift and checking assigned areas for dirty equipment
Providing complete and competent ventilatory management for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including treatments, airway management, and tracheal suctioning
Documenting patient status and care provided, including heart rate, respiratory rate, SaO, lung sounds, treatment effectiveness, and any adverse reactions
Adhering to the "five rights" of medication administration and using two patient identifiers
Consistently documenting in iView
What We Offer
St. Mary's provides a supportive environment where respiratory professionals can grow, develop, 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)
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 & Skills
Some clinical experience preferred
Strong interpersonal, 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.
Recruitment Notice
UHS recruiters will never request financial or personal information (such as Social Security numbers or bank details) via email, nor will they contact you from public email domains like Gmail or Yahoo. If you encounter suspicious communication, please report it at or call .
Respiratory Therapist - Full Time
If you're a dedicated respiratory professional committed to delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate patient care, St. Mary's Regional Medical Center invites you to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll provide highquality cardiopulmonary care while supporting the smooth daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department. This role is ideal for a clinically strong therapist who thrives in a collaborative, patientcentered environment.
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 Respiratory Therapist, you'll play a vital role in assessing patients, delivering evidencebased respiratory care, and ensuring accurate documentation. You'll support departmental operations while providing safe, effective treatment to patients experiencing cardiopulmonary difficulties. Responsibilities include:
Obtaining data pertinent to therapy through chart review and physical assessment
Administering oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, trach care and management, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, suctioning, bedside respiratory measurements, pulse oximetry, and EKGs
Completing new therapy starts within one hour and responding promptly to emergency situations
Functioning within the Oklahoma Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of practice
Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing equipment per SMRMC policy
Routinely cleaning and assembling departmental equipment before end of shift and checking assigned areas for dirty equipment
Providing complete and competent ventilatory management for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including treatments, airway management, and tracheal suctioning
Documenting patient status and care provided, including heart rate, respiratory rate, SaO, lung sounds, treatment effectiveness, and any adverse reactions
Adhering to the "five rights" of medication administration and using two patient identifiers
Consistently documenting in iView
What We Offer
St. Mary's provides a supportive environment where respiratory professionals can grow, develop, 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)
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 & Skills
Some clinical experience preferred
Strong interpersonal, 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.
Recruitment Notice
UHS recruiters will never request financial or personal information (such as Social Security numbers or bank details) via email, nor will they contact you from public email domains like Gmail or Yahoo. If you encounter suspicious communication, please report it at or call .