Summary
Location
Norman
Salary
$0k - $0k
Type
full-time
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About this role
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.
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.
Compensation/Benefits
- $25.74-$42.03/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.
Work Shift
Night
Position Type
Regular Full Time
Other facts
About Norman Regional Health System
Norman Regional Health System is a multi-campus system that serves healthcare needs throughout south central Oklahoma. Our acute-care facility on the Porter Avenue Campus is licensed for 219 beds and offers a full range of services. Norman Regional Moore, is a state-of-the-art $32 million dollar healthcare facility in Moore, Oklahoma. Norman Regional Moore houses physician offices, an emergency center that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and a community meeting space. The HealthPlex campus at Interstate 35 and Tecumseh Road, licensed for 168 beds, features Cardiovascular Services, Spine and Orthopedic Surgery, and Women’s and Children’s Services.
Norman Regional Health System also provides outpatient diagnostic centers, medical transport services, physician services, centers of excellence, durable medical equipment supplies, a primary care network, community wellness service and employer health services. We have grown to employ more than 2,700 people and have 356 physicians credentialed on the Medical Staff.
What you'll do
- The Registered Respiratory Therapist performs all respiratory therapy modalities, adjusting care based on patient needs, and actively participates in interdisciplinary communication, monitoring, and documentation of patient conditions. They are responsible for maintaining the work environment and equipment while adhering to core organizational values.
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