Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

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Compensation/Benefits

• $26.77-$43.71/hr depending on previous work experience.
• $3.00/hr night shift & $3.00/hr for any weekends worked
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement.

As a Norman Regional Respiratory Care Professional, you have the opportunity to explore what it means to be passionate about healthcare. If you are looking for a satisfying healthcare career that is both challenging and rewarding look no further. Our Respiratory professionals enjoy the satisfaction of working with a broad range of patients, caring for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients from the critically to the chronically ill. Respiratory plays a pivotal role as a member of an interdisciplinary team of healers. The Respiratory Department here at Norman Regional is going through a positive growth experience and we are quite proud of the positive changes we are making. Our vision is to be a leader in the development of innovative respiratory care throughout our community and beyond. Norman Regional facilitates an environment of continual learning and growth offering a Respiratory career Ladder constructed to recognize and reward clinical expertise and professional growth.  Changes are continuously under way within our Respiratory care department so if you are ready to own your profession and utilize your skills as a respiratory therapist we encourage you to apply. 

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

• Performs all respiratory therapy modalities, adjusted care based on age, cultural, spiritual and psychological needs identified
• Provides interdisciplinary communication, monitoring and documentation of patient’s condition in charting system.
• Screens patient and obtains pertinent information as needed during patient visit.
• Maintains work environment and equipment
• Performs all duties as assigned while adhering to the five core values:  Integrity, Communication, Attitude, Results and Engagement.

Qualifications:

Education

• Associate‘s or bachelor‘s degree from an American Medical Association approved school of Respiratory Therapy. 
• Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Registry-eligible therapist as recognized by the National Board for Respiratory Care. 
• Must complete 6 hours of continuing educational credits per calendar year as recognized by the American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC).

Experience

• Prefer one year of experience in all areas of respiratory care to include critical care and non-invasive monitoring. 
• Some computer experience preferred.

(Above requirements can be met by equivalent combination of education and experience)

 

Licensure/Certification

• Must be licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner as per the requirements of the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure.
• RRT status must be achieved within one year from date of hire. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) training or retraining is required during orientation prior to providing patient care. 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained thru retraining for duration of employment.